About the Job
Description of Position
The University of Minnesota’s Facilities Management (FM) department is responsible for the
physical assets of the University to ensure a quality environment for students, faculty, staff and
visitors in support of the University’s mission of teaching, research and outreach.
FM maintains
23 million square feet, with an annual budget of approximately $200 Million.
FM Technical
Services is a department within FM Central Services and serves as the University’s in house
maintenance and installation unit for electronic security systems and other low voltage systems
on the Twin Cities campus.
The Low Voltage Systems Technician performs skilled-level cabling, installation, programming,
testing, maintenance and repair of video surveillance, intrusion and panic alarm, card access,
emergency communication, voice, data, and other low voltage systems as requested.
Responsibilities
Maintains and repairs video surveillance, burglary and panic alarm, card access, and emergency
communications systems.
Evaluates undocumented and custom designed systems.
Uses
appropriate procedures for documenting repairs and parts usage
Installation may include but is not limited to pulling wire, punching down wire, cross-connecting
circuits, cable management and testing as directed from written Work Tasks, as well as from
direction from Field Service Engineer, or supervisor.
This position is responsible for using appropriate procedures for documentation of all
maintenance, repairs, and field changes.
Consults with end users, providing training for both new and existing systems
Advises system designers on applications needs.
Interface with contractors, ensuring correct
placement of devices.
Installs, programs, and tests video surveillance, alarm, card access, and emergency
communication systems.
Documents initial programming and all programming changes
Accurately enters time, materials, and other job related data in to billing systems
Work Environment
This position will operate mostly on job sites across the Twin Cities campus.
This position may
be exposed to extreme weather conditions, construction sites, confined spaces and potentially
hazardous conditions where hearing, visual protection and other personal protective equipment
may be required.
It may be required to walk, climb and crawl in various weather conditions to
physically access and view work sites.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a two-year technical school program related to electrical or mechanical systems
plus a minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in this specialized field; or BS degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and one year of related work experience.
Equivalent
combinations of academic and work experience in a related field may be substituted for this
degree.
Must have a valid drivers’ license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
Must possess a Registered Unlicensed Power Limited Technician or Power Limited Technician
license.
Registered Unlicensed employees must work towards PLT License.
Valid Power Limited Technician license preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding of centrally controlled access control systems, intrusion and panic alarm systems
Understanding of centrally monitored CCTV systems
Ability to review and understand design documents (drawings, spec sheets, etc.).
Ability to listen well and exercise reasonable judgment in application and interpretation of
construction standards and building code requirements.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, resolve problems, negotiate solutions and
prioritize work to ensure resources are employed appropriately.
Understanding and use of digital communication, presentation and document filing systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse customer base to address and resolve problems.
Demonstrated basic understanding of data switches and testing of data circuits.
Demonstrated High degree of organization skills that include updating internal data base
information.
Knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Must be able to use computers such as desktops, iPads, etc.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $29.88-$37.34, depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)
Position Type:Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff