Building Access Technician I

Texas A&M University System; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University at Galveston seeks a Building Access Technician I to install and maintain the university card access system. You will re-key and maintain locks, prepare work orders, and support inventory and inspections for secure facilities.

Responsibilities include assisting with campus drills, communications on outages, and helping train staff on access-control systems. Security-sensitive role with compliance to university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience.
• Preferred Locksmith Certification.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Locksmithing duties: re-keys, repairs and installs locks.
• Data and reporting: support project/status updates and work orders.
• Department inventory: maintain inventory records and annual certification.
• Building inspections: inspect access control, cleanliness and maintenance.
• Campus communications: draft notices about outages and repairs.
• Other duties: assist staff training on access control systems.

Skills

Knowledge of commercial grade hardware

Hand tools

Key cutters

Computers

Mortise jigs

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locksmith tools

Job description

Building Access Technician I**Agency**Texas A&M University at Galveston**Department**Auxiliary Services & Access Control**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Galveston, Texas**Job Type**Staff**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. **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. **What You Need to Know****Pay Range: $****17.30-$21.34 an hour****Special Instructions:** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section. **Required Education and Experience*** High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Two years of related experience. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Locksmith Certification* Valid Driver's License **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. **Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.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.