Building Access Technician I

Texas A&M University at Galveston; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Access Technician I at Texas A&M University at Galveston will install, rekey, and maintain the university card access system while performing locksmithing duties for campus facilities.

This staff position requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience; locksmith certification is preferred, with emphasis on safety and teamwork on a busy university campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years related experience.
• Locksmith certification preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial grade hardware.

Responsibilities

• Locksmithing: re-keys, repairs and installs locks (including furniture locks).
• Prepare and coordinate work orders with various shop teams for maintenance.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with annual inventory certification.
• Support campus inspections and ensure access-control integrity.
• Prepare communications about outages and project impacts.

Skills

Commercial hardware knowledge

Tool usage

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Key cutters

Mortise jigs

Computers

Job description

Job Title

Job TitleBuilding Access Technician I Agency Texas A&M University at Galveston Department Auxiliary Services & Access Control Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationGalveston, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description Glimpse of the Job

The Building Access Technician I will be responsible for installing and maintaining the University card access system. The selected candidate will install, rekey, and maintain locks.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.30-$21.34 an hour

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Locksmith Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of commercial grade hardware. Knowledge of how to use hand tools, key cutters, computers, and mortise jigs. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, use ladders, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, tools, and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and locksmithing equipment. Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Other Requirements and Factors

This position is security sensitive. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Who We Are

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Locksmithing Duties - Re-keys, repairs and installs locks. Cuts keys, installs, repairs and replaces furniture locks.
• Data and Reporting - Supporting enhanced visibility/status regarding projects and work orders. Preparing work orders for electrical, plumbing, custodial, carpentry and key shops to perform work required to maintain facilities for instructional use.
• Department Inventory - Assisting with the maintenance of inventory records and performing annual departmental inventory certification for submission to Property Management.
• Building Inspections - Assisting with campus inspections, including the integrity of access control (both key and card key), building cleanliness, general building maintenance and landscaping. Assisting with fire drills and emergency evacuation drills.
• Campus Communications - Preparing communications to campus regarding utility outages, road repairs and other projects that have significant impacts to campus.
• Other Duties - Assists with the education and training of other staff or administrators with regards access control systems. May serve as a member of various University committees.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.