Physical Security Systems Technician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Physical Security Systems Technician to perform installation, testing, and maintenance of access control hardware on campus. Work includes readers, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, and related low-voltage wiring under supervision.

Level I–III roles offer progression, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with security teams to ensure reliable system operation.

Qualifications

• Two years vocational/electronic training or equivalent.
• Strong grounding in access control concepts and low-voltage wiring.
• Ability to read schematics and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, service and troubleshooting of access control hardware.
• Assist with low voltage wiring, cabling and device mounting.
• Maintain maintenance logs and report system activities.
• Support senior staff on access control projects and maintenance.
• Adhere to safety practices and university best practices.

Skills

Access control

Low voltage wiring

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Two years vocational/electronic training

Tools

CCURE 9000 Installer Maintainer Certification

CCURE 9000 System Manager Certification

Job description

Physical Security Systems Technician

Job Summary

Physical Security Systems Technician I
Perform day to day maintenance, installation, service, andtroubleshooting of access control hardware, including readers, doorcontacts, request to exit devices, and electrified hardware underclose supervision. Assist with low voltage wiring, cabling, devicemounting, door hardware preparation, and basic system testing whilelearning system operations, tools, and safety practices. Supportsenior staff with access control projects and routine maintenanceactivities. Closely adhere to industry and university bestpractices and safety requirements. May require certification withapplicable industry programs, such as C-CURE 9000.

Physical Security Systems Technician , II
Perform day to day maintenance, installation, service, andtroubleshooting of access control hardware, including readers, doorcontacts, request to exit devices, and electrified hardware undermoderate supervision. Diagnose wiring and power issues, verify dooroperation, perform preventative maintenance, and document completedwork and system activities. Support access control projects andensure proper operation of low voltage wiring and door hardwaresystems. Requires working knowledge of low voltage wiring, accesscontrol systems, and door hardware. Closely adhere to industry anduniversity best practices and safety requirements. Requires thefollowing certifications, Level 1 AC9001 CCURE 9000 InstallerMaintainer Certification and Level 1 AC9410 CCURE 9000 for SystemManager

Physical Security Systems Technician III
Perform day to day maintenance, installation, service, andtroubleshooting of access control hardware, including readers, doorcontacts, request to exit devices, and electrified hardware withminimal supervision. Resolve complex hardware, wiring, controller,and system operation issues through advanced diagnostics andtesting. Validate door hardware compatibility and ensure properintegration and performance of access control systems. Providetechnical leadership and guidance in the field while supportinginstallation, maintenance, and repair activities. Maintain accuratesystem documentation and closely adhere to industry and universitybest practices and safety requirements. Requires the followingcertifications, Level 1 AC9001 CCURE 9000 Installer MaintainerCertification, Level 1 AC9410 CCURE 9000 for System Manager, andLevel 2 AC9005 CCURE 9000 Advanced Integrator Certification

This position may be filled at Level I, II or III depending oncandidate qualifications and department needs. Final levelplacement will be based on experience, skills, and internal equityconsiderations.

Responsibilities

Ensures safe condition and operation of electrically poweredequipment through testing and inspection. Troubleshoots and repairsgeneral electronic equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, assembles and maintains generalelectronic equipment.
• Maintains maintenance logs.
• Recommends improvements to equipment, procedures andschedules.
• Test system functionality and analyze data
• Assists other employees with the maintenance and operation ofassignments.
• Rotational on-call for after hours support

Two years vocational and electronic training with an emphasis onbasic electronic systems and equipment or equivalency (one yearofeducation can be substituted for two years of related workexperience) required.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills arealso required.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

• Physical Security Systems Technician I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Physical Security Systems Technician II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Physical Security Systems Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

• Two years vocational and electronic training with an emphasis on basic electronic systems and equipment or equivalency (one yearof education can be substituted for two years of related workexperience) required.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: M-F 40 hours.

Department: 00763 - Security Systems

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $20- $33

Close Date: 01/14/2027