Building Access Technician I

Texas A&M University System; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University at Galveston is seeking a Building Access Technician I to install and maintain the university card access system, including rekeying and maintaining locks.

You will work across facilities, support inventory, prepare work orders, assist with inspections, and help educate staff on access control policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience; locksmith certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience.
• Locksmith Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Locksmithing: re-keys, repairs and installs locks; cuts keys and replaces hardware.
• Data and reporting: support project visibility and prepare work orders across trades.
• Department inventory: assist with inventory records and annual inventory certification.
• Building inspections: assist with campus access control integrity and safety procedures.
• Campus communications: draft communications about outages or projects with campus impact.
• Other duties: assist education and training of staff on access control and may serve on committees.

Skills

Locksmithing

Hardware knowledge

Hand tools

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Two years related experience

Tools

Key cutting tools

Mortise jigs

Computers

Job description

Job Title

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.