Access Control Tech (FOSS) - (496072 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Operations technician for electronic locking systems and automatic doors in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will install, inspect, maintain, and repair electronic locking systems while ensuring security integrity as per state regulations.

Applicants should possess knowledge of access control systems and have at least six months of relevant job experience, along with a valid Texas Driver's License. Join us for a vital role in maintaining the security of the University infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Minimum six months of directly job-related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs electronic locking systems.
• Documents locking system records and prepares reports.
• Surveys systems and recommends keying and sub-keying systems.

Skills

Access control systems

Troubleshooting electronic systems

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric locks

Card readers

Job description

Department: Facilities Operations forSS Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Installs, inspects, maintains and repairs electronic lockingsystems 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.

Qualifications

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.

Experience: Requires a minimum of six (6) months of directly job-related experience.

Certification/Licensing: Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

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.