Access Control Technician / Mechanic Electronics

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care for you and family

Retirement contribution 10%

Generous paid time off

Job summary

MSU - Michigan State University is seeking an Access Control Technician to install, repair, and modify electronic security systems across campus. You will work with access control, security cameras, clocks, doorbells, and related equipment, reading blueprints and specifications to support projects and maintenance.

The role involves preventive maintenance, field service, and leadership of support staff. Candidates should have strong electronics background, safety knowledge, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• Trade-specific apprenticeship or associate degree preferred.
• 5 years electronics experience including installation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow industry safety standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and modify access control, cameras, clocks, and sound systems.
• Read blueprints and specifications; prepare detailed reports for supervision.
• Lead, train, and supervise support staff as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to service calls.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicle as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electronic equipment installation

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Electrical trade program / apprenticeship

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Hand tools

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Access Control Technician

Position Summary

Salary: $34.11 - $38.97 upon meeting the requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position will maintain, repair, install, and modify communication and electronic equipment, scoreboards, clocks, access control systems, security cameras, doorbells, and sound systems. Fabricates, modifies, maintains, and repairs specialized electronic equipment and related devices; participates in design activities and resolve equipment operational problems; calibrates, repairs, and tests, scientific/electronic components and equipment involving the use of meters, oscilloscopes, frequency standards, transistors, capacitors, and transformers; Provides technical information, advice, operating instructions, and similar information to supporting skilled trades employees. Designs and/or modifies standard electronic circuitry, including data collection equipment and unusual test equipment. Erects and works from ladders, scaffolding, boom trucks, and similar devices; Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications; Prepares detailed reports, recommendations, records, and similar information for supervisory and management use; Requisitions equipment, materials, and parts; Estimates time and materials to be used on the job; Stocks, maintains, and may operate a University service vehicle; May staff a swing shift trouble truck and respond to a wide variety of service calls; Serves as a resource authority to supporting skilled trades; Leads, trains and oversees support staff. Ability to identify and mitigate health hazards associated within the working environment.

Job responsibilities are as follows:

• 50% Installation of electronic, access control and security camera systems
• 20% Troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment, scoreboards, clocks, access control systems, security cameras, doorbells, and sound systems.
• 10% Perform preventive maintenance on electronic systems
• 10% Interpreting and detailing blueprints, as-builts, specifications and archives for for the purpose of investigating repairs and for project preparation.
• 10% Correspondence through email, training, meetings and professional development.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of high school education or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Successful completion of an applicable trade-specific Trades Helper program, or completion of an approved apprenticeship program, or an associate degree, or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years of experience in the electronics trade that includes four years of experience in commercial electronics installation, maintenance and troubleshooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification, or equivalent experience.
• Successful completion of an electronics trade competency test or an associate’s degree in electronic technologies to receive progression step increases at and after the 18 month mark.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work to accepted industry standards.
• Expert knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.
• Expert knowledge of applicable electrical codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and federal).
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

Associate’s degree in electronics technology; electrical journeyman’s license; experience with Network Infrastructures; computer experience; experience in customer contact; one year of experience in the installation and maintenance of fire alarm and security systems, athletic scoreboard systems and automatic door systems and the ability to diagnose and repair to component level. State of Michigan Fire Alarm Specialty Technician (FAST) license.

A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills, who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

RESUME

Work Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work.

Website

www.ipf.msu.edu

Summary of Physical Demands

Duties associated with this position involve lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling, and climbing ladder, stairs, and working from various types of equipment, including scaffolding.

Bidding eligibility ends October 20, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.