Access Control Tech

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston-System seeks a locksmith to join Central Facility Services in Houston, TX. The role installs, inspects, maintains and repairs electronic locking systems and automatic doors, with duties including records, parts procurement, and system surveys.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with at least six months of related experience; a Texas driver's license is required, and the position is security sensitive with background checks.

Qualifications

• Education in lieu of experience accepted.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months of directly job-related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Security sensitive position requiring criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and modify access control readers and electric locks.
• Maintain electronic locking systems and sub-systems.
• Troubleshoot and replace motors and gearboxes.
• Keep records of locking systems, keys, cores, locations, and inventory.

Skills

Grammar basics

Simple math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Education in lieu of experience

Tools

Texas Driver's License

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.

Responsibilities

1. Installs, repairs and makes modifications on a variety of access control board card readers, electric locks and other supportive devices.
2. Maintains electronic locking systems, including electric strikes, electric hinges, and their sub-systems.
3. Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces motors and gearboxes.
4. 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.
5. Procures and maintains parts and materials for work activities.
6. Surveys systems and recommends keying and sub-keying systems.
7. May perform the duties of a journeyman locksmith as needed.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

High School Diploma or GED Required

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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