Security Electronics/Fire Alarm Technician II - Pueblo.

State of Colorado; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair electronic systems across various facilities. This full-time position requires expertise in electronic systems, project management, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. The role involves direct responsibility for ensuring the safety and functionality of critical electronic systems, training staff, and collaborating with multiple departments. Strong candidates will have experience with Siemens Apogee systems and a commitment to providing exceptional service to the community.

Benefits

Strong retirement benefits

Medical and dental health plans

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

11 paid holidays per year

Employee Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing and troubleshooting 24VDC control systems.
• Knowledge of building automation systems and electronic security systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electronic equipment.
• Train staff on uses and operations of electronic systems.
• Design and implement new electronic systems.

Skills

Knowledge of electronic systems

Project management skills

Ability to interpret electronic schematics

Education

Two years of experience in electronic systems

Tools

MS Office Suite

Siemens Apogee

Job description

This position is open only to Colorado state residents

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Division of Facilities Management - Southern Division

The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in Pueblo, Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Division of Youth Services (DYS) - (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo) and the Veteran’s Community Living Centers in the southern district. Total Facilities are approximately 2 million sq. ft. at multiple sites in over 110 buildings.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

Description of Job

This unit exists to maintain facilities and support systems, assure that the facilities and support systems are maintained according to all applicable regulatory standards, and provide a safe sanitary environment for clients and staff. Meet the facilities needs of the Department of Human Services Southern Region customers. Manage available resources to provide a physical environment at the highest quality possible.

To provide technical expertise and support in the design, installation, operation, and repair of highly sophisticated electronic systems. Design and implement new systems to update antiquated electronic systems. Upgrade and repair highly complex emergency alarms, electronic door locks, fire alarm systems, programmable control systems, building automation systems, emergency power generation systems, building communication systems, variable speed motor controls, radio paging systems, building security control systems, closed circuit television security systems, computer systems and other computerized systems. Trains staff on uses and operation of electronic systems.

Position is directly responsible to maintain, construct, install, troubleshoot, repair all electronic systems services which provide services to the DHS, DYC, PRC and DOC facilities. This position exists to provide technical expertise and support in the design, installation, operation, and repair of highly sophisticated electronic systems. Design and implement new systems to update antiquated electronic systems. Upgrade and repair highly complex emergency alarms, electronic door locks, fire alarm systems, programmable control systems, building automation control systems, emergency power generation systems, building communication systems, variable speed motor controls, radio paging systems, building security control systems, closed circuit television security systems, computer systems, and computerized dispensing systems. Trains staff on uses and operation of electronic systems.

Duties:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install all electronic equipment in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations department, Joint Commission, and ACA standards.
• Including both hardware, software and cabling to include fiber-optic cable for, electronic security door locks and control, security perimeter fence alarm systems, emergency duress alarm systems, fire alarm systems, programmable logic control systems, building heating/cooling and automation control systems, emergency power generation and automatic transfer control systems, building intercom/paging and communication systems, variable speed motor controls, radio paging systems, building security control systems, closed circuit television and recording security systems, MATV CATV television distribution systems, computer systems including voice and data wiring systems, computerized dispensing systems.
• Trains staff on uses and operations of electronic safety and security systems.
• Monitor, Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair building automation controls and systems to ensure the proper operation of air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
• These controls include, but not limited to, electric, pneumatic, and Direct Digital Control (DDC).
• Making sure that the job is performed in a journeyman-like professional manner.
• Design, specify and evaluate electronic equipment used for safety and security of our customers' care environments. To include estimates of material list and ordering of parts required for installation of equipment. Coordinate work with other departments to troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment that is controlled by electronic controlled systems.
• Equipment includes but not limited to electronic based kitchen equipment, HVAC/R, VFD, water softeners, fire and smoke control systems in the air handling, duct and exhaust systems to include engineered smoke control systems that are communicating with DHS DFM fire alarm control parameters while conforming to all provisions of regulatory codes.
• Additional duties other than those normally required by this position.
• Duties may be performed at several different sites requiring driving of State vehicles from site to site.
• Snow Removal
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, in-person, essential position that is required to respond in person after hours to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.

Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non-exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply. When call back applies, a minimum of two (2) hours of the employee’s regular base pay is guaranteed. Eligible employees are those who are eligible for overtime, and any call back time is counted as work time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:
Applicants must have two years of experience repairing and troubleshooting 24VDC control systems/electronic equipment. This experiencemust be detailed in your application.

Substitutions:
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment;
• Knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of digital and analog electronic theory, telecommunications, and computer networks;
• Knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of communication protocols such as IP/TCP/UDP/FTP;
• Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic cabling handling, termination and splicing;
• Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic transceivers and/or wireless transmitters, and repeaters;
• Knowledge and understanding of electronics and control programming;
• Knowledge and understanding of building automation systems
• Excellent project management and work scheduling skills.
• Ability to interpret and or create electronic schematics;
• Familiarity with electrical work; ability to bend and install conduit, install boxes and terminate wiring.
• Experience working with fire alarm systems. The exceptional candidate will have a NICET certification.
• Fluency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to quickly learn new software.
• The exceptional candidate will have 3+ years of experience working with Siemens Apogee building automation systems which includes installation, configuration and troubleshooting of control panels, FLN devices and Apogee Insight software on servers and workstations.

Conditions of Employment:

• A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.

• Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.

• Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. Travel to training and meetings. On occasion, this position travels to other districts.

• Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.

• Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

• Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.

• Must be available for shift work. Will be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.

• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Explain: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals., Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email [e-mail] , postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at [phone]; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact [e-mail]

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planwww.copera.orgplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHubstate employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more!

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, go tohttps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach:To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [e-mail] or call 1-800-929-0791.

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