Building Access Technician I

Inside Higher Ed; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition assistance

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan contributions

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Job summary

A higher education institution located in Commerce, Texas, seeks a Building Access Technician I. This role involves installing and repairing mechanical door locks, ADA-operated doors, and card access systems. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in locksmithing, carpentry, or electronics. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and tuition assistance. Ideal applicants should possess a valid driver's license and meet physical demands for the job.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in locksmithing, carpentry, or electronics required.
• Knowledge of ADA and fire codes related to building ingress and egress.
• Valid Class C driver's license needed.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs lock systems and equipment.
• Adjusts and replaces door locks and other lock hardware.
• Diagnoses issues with automatic doors.
• Performs routine inspections to ensure safe operation of doors.
• Wires and installs control modules, card readers, and door hardware.
• Maintains card access system and troubleshoots wiring issues.
• Available for after-hours on-call duties.

Skills

Locksmithing

Carpentry

Electronics

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position located in Commerce, Texas. Staff level. Salary commensurate with experience.

Instructions to Applicant

Upload the required documents via the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website. Upload up to five documents, each no larger than 5 MB. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. If documents are missing, please email HR for assistance rather than withdrawing the application.

Summary

Building Access Technician I at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU). Responsible for installing and repairing mechanical door locks, ADA-operated doors, and university card access systems. Supports the Key Control Manager and the Building Access Team. The role requires 2+ years of locksmithing, carpentry, or electronics experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs lock systems and related equipment; performs the carpentry or metalworking necessary for such installation.
• Adjusts, maintains, repairs, and replaces door locks, padlocks, tumbler locks, panic bars, door checks, latches, and other lock hardware.
• Diagnoses and fixes issues with automatic doors, including low‑energy operation and accessibility features.
• Performs routine inspections and maintenance to ensure doors operate safely and reliably.
• Wires and installs control modules, card readers, door hardware, and other components of the access system.
• Maintains the university card access system by troubleshooting wiring problems or lock malfunctions.
• Provides excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Available for after‑hours “On call” duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in locksmithing, carpentry, electronics, or related field. 3+ years of hands‑on experience with key systems and lock hardware preferred.
• Knowledge of master keying systems and commercial door hardware.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.
• Physical ability to work on ladders and in varying noise, temperature, and environmental conditions; use of electrical testing tools.
• Understanding of ADA and fire codes related to building ingress and egress.

Benefits

• Professional development: employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Contributions toward employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of paid holidays, up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS); optional additional retirement plans.
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.