Key Office Metering Specialist

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College in Taylorsville is seeking a Key Office Metering Specialist to support campus operations by managing access control and performing hands‑on utility metering across campuses. The role blends front‑line office work with active field tasks in mechanical rooms and utility spaces, including recording meter readings and documenting findings.

The position requires walking across campus, occasional ladder work, and using basic hand tools with appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience with facilities operations or access control is preferred.
• Ability to process keys, file records, and run inventories accurately.
• Strong data entry and documentation skills for logs and reports.
• Comfort with basic maintenance tasks and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage campus key and electronic access systems for doors and buildings.
• Handle key issuance, filing, and retrieval with accurate inventory.
• Program and audit access control systems and provide front-line student/customer service.
• Perform front-office duties: data entry, scheduling, phone support, and reporting.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Data entry

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner system

Job description

The Key Office Metering Specialist supports campus operations through a combination of access control management and hands-on utility metering work across all Salt Lake Community College campuses and centers.

This role includes both front-line office responsibilities and physically active fieldwork in mechanical rooms, utility spaces, rooftops, and building infrastructure areas. Duties include managing keys and electronic access systems, assisting customers, and maintaining accurate access records.

A significant portion of this position involves on-site inspection, cleaning, documentation, and basic maintenance of utility submeters (electric, water, gas, BTU, and steam). The role requires regular physical activity, including walking campus grounds, climbing ladders, working in confined or mechanical spaces, and using basic hand tools and PPE.

Training will be provided for all systems, equipment, and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Access Control & Office Operations

• Administer campus key and electronic access systems for doors, buildings, cabinets, equipment, and vehicles
• Process, issue, file, and retrieve keys while maintaining accurate inventory records
• Program, monitor, and audit computer-managed access control systems
• Provide front-line customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors
• Perform office duties including filing, data entry, phone support, scheduling, and report generation
• Open and close office operations and maintain secure handling of confidential materials
• Respond to requests, resolve issues, and support general administrative needs

Field-Based Metering & Physical Facility Work

• Perform hands-on inspection and maintenance of utility submeters including electric, water, gas, BTU, and steam systems
• Access and work in mechanical rooms, utility spaces, rooftops, and infrastructure areas across campus
• Clean, inspect, and verify meter functionality, readability, and proper operation
• Record meter readings and document findings, maintenance activities, and inspection results
• Identify and report infrastructure issues such as leaks, corrosion, damaged wiring, loose connections, or malfunctioning equipment
• Assist in locating, labeling, and documenting meters for repair, calibration, or replacement
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing low-voltage fuses following approved safety procedures
• Use ladders, hand tools, and PPE while following all safety protocols in active facility environments

Documentation, Safety & General Support

• Maintain accurate logs, work orders, inspection records, and system documentation
• Conduct audits and ensure accuracy of access control and metering data
• Follow established safety procedures and report unsafe conditions immediately
• Work independently after training and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, utilities, construction, HVAC support, plumbing, custodial work, or similar hands-on technical field (training provided for systems and procedures)
• Ability to perform physical work including walking campuses, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in mechanical/utility environments
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and wear required PPE
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately document data
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn metering and access control systems
• Ability to identify, report, and communicate equipment or safety issues
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently after training
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Valid Utah driver’s license (required and maintained)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Education and relevant experience may be substituted when the minimum qualification does not require a specific degree, license, certification, accreditation standard, or other requirement for which substitution would be inappropriate (Trade off 1:1 full-time experience/education requirement. Part‑time experience can be considered on a prorated basis (Trade off 2:1)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with key systems, key duplication, or electronic access control systems (including card/proximity systems)
• Experience working in mechanical rooms or with building utility systems
• Familiarity with utility meters, gauges, sensors, or building automation systems
• Basic experience using a multimeter or diagnostic tools
• Experience performing field inspections or infrastructure data collection
• Strong clerical or administrative experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Banner or similar institutional systems
• Experience using mobile devices or tablets for field documentation and data entry
• Familiarity with SLCC campuses and facilities