Access Control Tech

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston's Central Facility Services department seeks a locksmith to install, inspect, maintain and repair electronic locking systems and automatic doors on campus. The role requires adherence to state security policies and routine review of credentials to protect critical infrastructure.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and at least six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; education in lieu of experience accepted.
• Experience: Minimum six months of directly related experience.
• Licensing: Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and modifies access control board readers, electric locks and related devices.
• Maintains electronic locking systems, including electric strikes and hinges.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces motors and gearboxes.
• Keeps records of locking systems, card keys, locations, authorizations and inventory; records labor costs and prepares reports.
• Procures and maintains parts and materials for work activities.
• Surveys systems and recommends keying and sub-keying schemes.
• May perform the duties of a journeyman locksmith as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Central Facility Services Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Installs, inspects, maintains and repairs electronic locking systems and automatic doors. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Installs, repairs and makes modifications on a variety of access control board card readers, electric locks and other supportive devices.
• Maintains electronic locking systems, including electric strikes, electric hinges, and their sub-systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces motors and gearboxes.
• Maintains manual and automated records of locking systems, including card keys, cores, lock locations, authorizations, and inventory. Keeps accurate records of labor costs and prepares required reports.
• Procures and maintains parts and materials for work activities.
• Surveys systems and recommends keying and sub-keying systems.
• May perform the duties of a journeyman locksmith as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma Or GED Required

Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

MQ: Education: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Education verification will be conducted upon acceptance of an employment offer.

Experience: Requires a minimum of six (6) months of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.