Senior Administrator- Security and Life Safety Manager

Overview:

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

WORKING TITLE

Security and Life Safety Manager

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Maintenance and Operations

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Road Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Senior Administrator-Band 3

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Manages and controls daily operations of security, Fire and Intercom (FIRECOM), locks, and elevator shops. Responsible for continuously evaluating and improving processes for daily operations and projects. Ensures work and operations are in compliance with Wake County Public School System's (WCPSS) standards, procedures, and processes. Coordinates with school administrators and other staff, as required, to execute maintenance work and minimize disruption to school operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable

  knowledge

  of Occupational

  Safety

  and

  Health

  Administration

  (OSHA)

  standards;

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word and Excel; Google Apps; Database software;

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;

• Excellent

  customer

  service

  skills;

• Effective

  organizational

  skills;

• Ability

  to

  work

  independently

  and

  complete

  tasks

  in

  the

  absence

  of

  clear

  direction;

• Ability to work in a team environment;

• Ability to be proactive and apply technical knowledge to improve deliverables, providing attention to detail to minimize errors;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's

  degree

  from

  a

  regionally

  accredited

  college

  or

  university;

• Five

  years

  of

  demonstrated

  experience

  with

  security

  systems,

  fire

  alarms,

  communications

  equipment,

  locksmithing, or elevator systems, including maintenance and design reviews;

• Three

  years

  of experience leading

  work

  teams;

• Other

  combinations

  of

  applicable

  education,

  training,

  and

  experience

  which

  provide

  the

  knowledge, skills,

  and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Low

  voltage

  electrical

  license

  or

  the

  necessary

  experience

  to

  obtain

  one.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages

   and

   provides

   leadership

   to

   the

   security

   shop,

   communications

   shop,

   lock

   shop,

   and

   elevator

   shop staff.

2. Manages work orders, contracts, project cost estimates, feasibility studies, long-range planning, service contracts, and provides customer interface for assigned systems.

3. Evaluates

   the

   infrastructure and

   building

   systems

   by

   assessing

   the technical

   condition,

   evaluating

   the

   repair,

   or replacement options, and providing future planning, programming of repairs, and improvements.

4. Reviews and inspects capital improvement projects related to security, life safety, locks, and elevators with respect to budget, maintainability, reliability, and consistency with the WCPSS design guidelines.

5. Supports

   preventive

   maintenance

   programs

   through

   development,

   annual

   assessments,

   and

   ensuring

   the

   workforce is used in the most cost-effective manner.

6. Ensures

   compliance

   with

   all

   state

   and

   government

   laws

   and

   regulations,

   as

   required.

   Ensures

   WCPSS

   procedure and policy compliance and application of sound business principles.

7. Maintains

   technical

   records,

   files,

   and

   equipment

   for

   assigned

   areas.

8. Ensures

   staff

   adheres

   to

   district

   policies

   and

   procedures.

9. Performs

   other

   related

   duties,

   as

   assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

3/2026

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