Lead Electronic Security Systems & Project Manager

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Facility Management & Campus Operations in the Department of Facilities Management, the Lead Electronic Systems is a non-exempt (hourly) position that provides technology solutions and support for campus life safety and security systems. This position supports fire alarm systems, intrusion and panic alarm systems, camera surveillance systems, and C-Cure access control systems. The position is responsible for annual inspections of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72 regulations and other equipment required by the City and County of Denver.

The support requirements for the C-Cure access control system, camera surveillance systems, and intrusion and panic alarm systems are limited to the hardware component.

The position requires the employee to maintain a working relationship with other service Departments (ie. IT@DU, Telephone Services, Campus Safety, etc.). The position requires the employee to work on-call for emergencies on a 24/7 basis on a rotating schedule with a response to the campus on emergency callouts within a designated period after notification. The position requires the employee to maintain a clean driving record in accordance with the University of Denver driving policies.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver’s policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitate the maintenance, programming and repair of all campus-wide access control (C-Cure) and alarmed security systems.as required.
• Install, program, test, maintain, and repair multiple brands of fire alarm panels, initiating devices, and notification appliances.
• Participate in fire and life safety system testing, including annual inspections, load testing, and device replacement.
• Creates and maintains records of each fire alarm account.
• Serves as project manager to oversee contracted vendors performing life safety system work to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Assists in the coordination of installation and/or integration of all new fire alarm systems.
• Assist in design review and commissioning of new construction or renovation projects affecting life safety systems.
• Develop and facilitate training for Campus Safety personnel to trouble-shoot fire alarm problems and the operation of new fire alarm systems. Time commitment estimate of two hours per month.
• Leads one full-time electronic systems technician.
• Adheres to all Department and University policies, procedures, directives, rules, and regulations.
• Provides project management services for Campus Safety projects in-progress only, including the blue assistance station phones/mass communication battery replacement project.
• Support emergency response activities and provide technical assistance during alarm activations.
• Maintain awareness of evolving fire codes, NFPA standards, and industry best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of fire alarm systems (Notifier, Simplex, Siemens, EST, or similar) and their programming.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret blueprints/construction diagrams, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write and produce reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills to interact with faculty, staff, contractors, and inspectors. Understanding of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and local fire/life safety codes.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and calculate basic mathematical formulas, construction cost bids, and other similar types of technical documents or governmental regulations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization may exist.
• Ability to pull and interpret permits and inspection documentation. Ability to self-direct own work and capable of effectively coordinating the work of others.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that requires individual thought and initiative.
• Capable of facilitating the interactions of diverse needs and complex organization.
• Ability to maintain professio