Building Access Technician II

tamus; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Building Access Technician II to rekey, install and maintain locks and the University card access system on campus. The role maintains records, inventory, and materials, while supporting department rekeying projects.

Responsibilities include managing keying systems, training staff, and providing planning estimates. Evening, weekend, and on-call work may be required to ensure campus safety and security coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of hand tools, key cutters, and boring and mortise jigs.
• Knowledge of master keying systems, commercial grade door hardware, and online card access systems.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Oversees campus keying system management.
• Provides direction and trains departmental personnel.
• Installs and maintains the University card access system.
• Manages bench stock inventory and parts ordering.
• Assists departments with rekeying planning and estimates.

Education

High school diploma

Related experience (4+ years)

Hand tools and keying knowledge

Multitasking and teamwork

Job description

Job Title

Building Access Technician II

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Important Immigration information:A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

The Building Access Technician II, under general supervision, rekeys, installs, and maintains locks. Installs and maintains the University card access system. Maintains records in shop database. Maintains shop inventory and places orders for materials and supplies.The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the computer management of the campus keying system.
• Provides direction and assists and trains other departmental personnel.
• Installs and maintains the University card access system.
• Oversees bench stock inventory and parts ordering.
• Provides estimation and planning services to departments with regards to their rekeying needs.
• Cuts keys and repairs, rekeys, and installs locks.
• Maintains shop equipment
• Changes safe combinations and repairs safes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of hand tools, key cutters, and boring and mortise jigs.
• Knowledge of master keying systems, commercial grade door hardware, and online card access systems.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements

• Position may require some evenings, weekends and on-call schedule.

Job Posting Close Date

08/30/2026

Background Check Requirements

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.