Security Technician

SECURITY TECHNICIAN

ERES COMPANIES | TEXARKANA, AR

THE OPPORTUNITY WITH ERES

We are seeking for an experienced security technician to join our Texarkana team. The ideal candidate would be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing electronic security systems to ensure the protection of people, property and information. The Security Technician will be intimately involved with various security systems, such as access control systems, CCTV and fire alarms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with subcontractors as needed, to complete jobs.
• Work with NETOPS and SYSOPS personnel to connect and maintain devices on networks.
• Interact with IT Infrastructure personnel to install equipment in IDF and MDF rooms.
• Assist supervisor in scheduling work and determining supplies and needs for projects and clients.
• Perform a variety of skilled work, to include but not limited to -  prioritize maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, schedule and coordinate the work of assigned staff and contractors to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the security and building trades.
• Assist in the purchase, installation, repair, and maintenance of various CCTV, DVR, door hardware, and access devices on the networks.
• Ensure stake holders (Security staff, Maintenance Technicians and contractors) are in compliance with ERES safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct proper repair/maintenance work on systems, equipment and machines. To include but not limited to - gate controllers and other mechanical access devices.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with electronic security systems, to include but not limited to, diagnostic tools, testing equipment and technical manuals to pinpoint problems and implement solutions.
• Provide training to clients and/or end-users  on how to use/maintain their systems effectively and safely
• Maintain accurate records of installation, maintenance, repairs and system configurations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
• Scheduling, laying out and assigning work.
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled and general maintenance and repair involving at least one of the following: electrical, CCTV, door hardware and locksmith, access control and the network.
• Federal, State, and local building codes and regulations.

• Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Prioritize, schedule, assign and review work.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel in the performance of a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
• Interpret, explain and apply codes, rules, and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities, i.e., NFPA, NEC codes, etc.
• Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, zone maps, and work orders to others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain routine records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Spot potential life safety hazards that need to be addressed.
• Work at various heights from scissor or boom lifts or on towers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to travel, required
• Scheduling, laying out and assigning work.
• Breadth and depth experience in health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Basic record-keeping skills.
• Experience with electrical, CCTV, door hardware and locksmith, access control and networks. Required.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local building codes and regulations.
  
• Ability to perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
  
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply codes, rules, and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities, i.e., NFPA, NEC codes, etc.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  
• Trade license(s) in one or more of the following - Required:
  • Electrical
  • CCTV installation and maintenance
  • Security installation and maintenance
  • Network administration
    

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee must meet physical demands in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is also occasionally required to work both from ground level to 20-30 feet on a ladder or lift. The Technician is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work from various positions.

• Knowledge of and compliance with relevant occupational health and safety regulations and standards associated with maintenance operations and construction services is required
• Perform all activities in compliance with Company Safety policies
• Customer centric disposition; polite and courteous manner and in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct
• Ability to read and interpret building and site plans
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Must have a valid U.S. Driving License for the state in which services are to be performed; own a reliable vehicle and provide proof of insurance

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
  
• Employee Discounts
  
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2014, ERES Companies is one of the fastest growing and unique real estate firms in the world. Unlike other commercial real estate service providers, ERES provides a truly vertically integrated approach to meet a multitude of real estate needs seamlessly controlling projects from start to finish. Leveraging the comprehensive power of our service lines, we are enabled to research, analyze, and provide the most efficient, cost effective solution available for our client’s real estate investments. This translates to peace of mind in knowing that their needs, timeline, and budget are being considered at every phase of their project. Our collective commitment to excellence, hard work, and creativity has resulted in a rapid firm expansion that has led ERES to complete thousands of successful projects both domestically and internationally, represent over five million square feet of commercial space and more than $1 billion in real estate value, and manage over 6,000 multifamily and industrial units.

Our sophistication and expertise, combined with our small company values and client- centered approach, have provided us opportunities to partner with best-in-class, global corporate clients, including several Fortune 500 companies, in solving some of their largest and most challenging real estate issues. ERES is currently comprised of over 70 dedicated professionals working tirelessly to provide the finest all-inclusive real estate services in key secondary and tertiary markets across the globe. Always opportunistic about expanding operations, we have eleven domestic and international office locations in Sarasota, FL (headquarters), Denver, CO, Williston, ND, Bozeman, MT, Carlsbad, NM, Fort Worth, TX, Houston, TX, Midland, TX, New York, NY, Washington DC, Los Angeles, CA, Guyana, Georgetown and Neuquén, Argentina.

EEO STATEMENT

Energy Real Estate Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Energy Real Estate Solutions, LLC strongly believes in equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, discipline, layoff, recall and termination