Technician, Security Systems - 35 Carl Hall Road

Toronto Community Housing; Toronto; Ibrido; CAD 39.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Three weeks vacation

OMERS pension with employer matching

Health and dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Parental leave top up

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness membership discount

Descrizione del lavoro

Toronto Community Housing is seeking a Security Systems Technician to install, service, and maintain building security systems including video surveillance and access control. You will participate in capital projects and coordinate with IT and external service providers to ensure reliable operation across multiple sites.

The role requires a high school diploma at minimum, plus three years in electronic security and knowledge of products such as DSC PowerSeries Neo, March Networks, AXIS, RBH, and

Competenze

• Progressive experience in electronic security installations and maintenance.
• Familiar with intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance.
• Knowledge of building security system design principles and code requirements.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, diagrams and specifications.

Mansioni

• Install, maintain and service building security systems including video surveillance and access control.
• Perform preventive maintenance and participate in capital projects.
• Diagnose and repair security system issues; escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with IT and service providers on maintenance work orders.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner and manage travel between sites.
• Review provider work and perform clerical duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Formazione

High school diploma

Post-secondary in electrical/engineering/electronics

Strumenti

DSC PowerSeries Neo

March Networks

AXIS

RBH

Mircom

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

CompTIA A+

Descrizione del lavoro

Vacancy Type: Full-time Permanent and Full-time Temporary

Salary/Hourly Range: Hourly Range

Work Details (Days/Hours): 35 hours per week

Hybrid Eligible Yes

Affiliation CUPE Local 79

Contract Length Contract Length: 12 months

Division and Department Facilities Management

Smart Buildings & Energy Management

Number of Vacancies: 4

Existing/New Job: Existing

Grade: TCHC 8

Vacancy Status Existing Vacancy

Candidate List or Eligibility List Candidate List

What we offer

In addition to competitive wages and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:

• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Three weeks paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year;
• Fitness membership discount;

Make a difference

As a Security Systems Technician,you’ll utilize your expertise and knowledge of building security systemsto contribute to the ongoing efforts of Toronto Community Housing to improve the neighborhoods and lives of residents of Toronto.

The Security Systems Technician is responsible for performing installations, preventative and service maintenance for building security systems. In addition, the incumbent in this role participates in capital projects by completing building security-systems-related aspects of the project within the scope of this role’s responsibilities.

Building security systems falling within this role’s responsibility are video surveillance and building access systems.

What you’ll do

• Replace equipment and programs building security systems
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs and resolves building security system issues. Escalates issues, where required
• Monitors, inspects and tests building security systems to ensure ongoing effectiveness. Identifies and communicates issues, and provides and executes suggestions for solutions (i.e. repair or replace, etc.) upon approval
• Collaborates with internal (i.e. information technology staff, etc.) and external (i.e. service providers) parties in the completion of on-demand preventative and service maintenance work orders as well as capital projects pertaining to building security systems
• Performs preventative and service maintenance and participates in capital projects. Completes work orders for on-demand preventative and service maintenance as well as capital projects on a timely basis. Ensures efficient allocation of time making use of resources (i.e. phone/radio service) to ensure travel between work orders is managed effectively
• Assists in review of and provides feedback about service providers’ work
• Other clerical duties as assigned

What you’ll need

• Minimum high school diploma; Post-secondary education in the field of electrical/ engineering/electronics is preferred
• Minimum of three (3)years of progressive experience in the field of electronic security including the installation and maintenance of intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance systems; CANASA Alarm Technician Course (ATC) and a comprehensive knowledge (both at hardware and software levels) of products such as DSC PowerSeries Neo, March Networks, AXIS, RBH, and Mircom are preferred
• Familiar with electronic security system design process including infrastructure design, product selection, and system integration
• Ability to read, interpret and apply building security systems-related documentations including but not limited to manuals, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and specifications
• Familiar with Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and Ontario Fire Code
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and computer literacy; knowledge of Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD is an asset
• Good computer operation knowledge and skills; CompTIA A+ is an asset
• Proven organizational and time management skills including but not limited to ability to prioritize and effectively complete responsibilities for multiple projects on a timely basis
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse team environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Possess exceptional customer service, written & Oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, positive, and professional attitude
• Ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly
• Ability to climb ladders above 4 feet up to 15 feet
• Ability to lift objects such as equipment and tools, climb ladders and scaffolding as necessary
• A Valid Full G series driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required

What’s next

Candidates for unionized positions must score a minimum of 70% to pass any interview or assessment and be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be determined based on score and where applicable, union seniority. Not all candidates who score 70% or higher will automatically proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process as this will be dependent on number of candidates and number of available roles.