Coordinator, Life Safety and Access Control - Central Campus
Essential Job Functions:
- Assure that you have complete knowledge of appropriate procedures and take measures to assure safe outcomes for all tasks undertaken.
- Ensures the operational integrity of life safety systems (e.g., fire suppression, alarms). Monitor alarm and suppression systems using alarm management software. Initiate repair activities as appropriate.
- Coordinate the scheduling and support of scheduled inspections and testing of life safety systems with contracted vendors. Troubleshooting systems; communicate with outside vendors, college employees, and leadership in the scheduling and notification of life safety maintenance activities.
- Complete monthly fire extinguisher inspections. Update asset management software and provide documentation to departments requiring records for accreditation (NAYCE Accreditation, Bezos Academy, etc.).
- Collect and maintain reports for internal usage and for authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), ex: Fire Marshal.
- Work with department leaders to manage warranty issues for new construction and renovation related to access control and life safety needs.
- Respond to alarm events and access control issues at college facilities, provide necessary resources to correct problems or service interruptions.
- Troubleshoot and repair college access control systems, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
- Electronically schedule external door access as directed.
- Create and issue hard keys and program electronic access for approved users.
- Scan and file access control records.
Additional Job Functions:
- Execute, comment, and close work orders as necessary when work tasks are assigned.
- Other activities as assigned.
- Support renovation and construction projects to ensure life safety and security systems are integrated and compliant.
- In the absence of Support Services Manager, provide guidance and supervision in life safety activities.
- Provide after hours on call support on a rotating schedule.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of fire alarm panels and system components.
- Basic troubleshooting and analytic skills.
- Basic exposure to fire alarm system processes, hardware, and panel architecture.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
- Ability to understand and operate access control software systems.
- Assess access control problems; plan, communicate, and implement solution with direction.
- Demonstrate superior customer service skills.
Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred Education:
- 1 yr. post-secondary training, trade school education, life safety or locksmith coursework.
Required Experience:
- 5 years work experience with electronic and mechanical troubleshooting, repair, installation, and operating activities.
- Competency in typical office suite software and basic understanding of software applications.
Preferred Experience:
- 5-years commercial life safety systems including fire alarm panel interface, fire suppression system, notification software, and / or access control experience, including troubleshooting, repair, installation, and operating experience.
- Exposure to Best Lock Systems (IC Core); experience in electronic access control software.
- One-year experience in an educational setting.
- Experience with multi-tiered commercial master key systems.
- Experience in opening failed locking mechanisms with minimal damage.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Texas Driver License
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
- Texas Locksmith Association License and / or life safety certifications or licenses .
Note: The duties of this position require physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.
Salary Grade: 109
Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule
Requisition Number: req6688
Posting Close Date: 11/27/2026 at 6 pm CST