Job Summary

The Senior CSA Technician is specialized work in the sales maintenance, operation and installation of the Conyers Security Alert security systems. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Security Alert/Facilities Manager. Work requires independent judgment and initiative. Work may include assisting with building maintenance duties as needed. 

Essential Job Functions
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

• Recommends equipment installation plan in conjunction with the Security/Facilities Alert Manager.
• Installs new security systems including access control, and CCTV systems.
• Repairs, adjusts, aligns and calibrates the electronic security systems marketed by the City of Conyers.
• Selects and utilizes proper test equipment in order to interpret malfunctioning circuits and components of the systems.
•  Reads and interprets schematics and technical manuals when repairing security systems.
• Instructs customers on proper use and care of their security systems.
• Supervises employees in the absence of the security Alert/Facilities Manager.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school.

Licenses(s): Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Experience: One (1) or more years’ experience in electrical installation and repair. Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, or the ability to complete a networking fundamentals course within 6 months of employment.

Any Special Requirement: Possession of a low voltage alarm license, or the ability to obtain license within 12 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in replacing and/or upgrading a variety of security systems.
• Skill in the installation, operation, and maintenance of security systems.
• Ability to gain knowledge of a variety of security systems, including older panels.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to be flexible in the scheduling of service and installation of security systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors and customers.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to tolerate environments containing dust, dirt and extreme heat.
•  Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to drive a standard equipped vehicle.
• Ability to install and/or service access control systems.
•  Ability to quote, plan, install and/or service CCTV and related equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear;
• Regularly required to stand; walk and may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally;
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms;
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;  
•  Frequently required to climb ladders, work from heights and maneuver in low clearance areas; and
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Lifting Requirements: 

Regularly required to lift up to 25lbs; and occasionally required to lift up to or over 50lbs.

Noise level:

The noise level for this job tends to be moderate to loud.

Exposed to Outdoor Weather Conditions:

This job is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. 

Shift work, including Nights, Weekends and Holidays:

This job occasionally requires working nights, weekends and/or holidays and on-call after hours, as needed.

Supervision:

This job works under general supervision

Pay Grade:

906

$46,047.92 - $68,431.17