Security & Alarm Tech

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $21.10 - $28.28
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
Requisition ID req31262 Working Title Security & Alarm Tech Position Grade 11 Position Summary Position Summary: This position will report to the Alarms supervisor along with a third vendor system alarm technician to support the many life safety systems (Fire, Intrusion, CCTV, 24x7, 365 on call support), and working with Safety and Risk, as well as the local AHJ (Fire Marshal). Critical Functions of the Position: Strong alarm technology knowledge and work experience Project Management/work independently with minimal supervision Customer interfacing (University, Health Sciences (HSC) organizations, staff, students and non UNM agencies - Research Park, Student services, Rain Forest like agencies Estimating, design for new, remodel and existing buildings for all life safety aspects Working with UNM Police on life safety or like incidents, and support of their operation Disaster recovery support with design, engineer, configuration and support, along with documentation Interfacing with vendors, carriers of telecommunications products, designs and support as needed Research and test all aspects of Life Safety components and systems Cherwell and Pinnacle interface, support as needed for IT Alarm support for trouble tickets, incidents and projects Review of budget, invoicing, expenses, tracking of products, use of the PCard process and audit ability See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico ES-3J Journeyman Low Voltage Special Systems (under 50 volts). Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Alarm industry knowledge in general, theoretical, hands on (all facets) 5 plus years experience Fire alarm support - 5 years experience Intrusion alarm support - 5 years experience CCTV support - 5 years experience Available for on call support 24x7 on a rotation basis Campus Security or another like committee representative Design, installation and maintenance of systems for life safety Additional Requirements Applications need to include a complete professional work history with dates and hours worked. Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department IT Networks (320A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $21.10 - $28.28 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 10/24/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include Resume, UNMJobs application and Cover Letter. Applicants submitting incomplete application packages may not be considered for interview. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.