Technical Services Manager for Access Control

University of Maine; Orono, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine in Orono, ME, seeks a Technical Services Manager for Access Control to oversee campus access systems, including residence halls, research facilities.

This role requires strong coordination with Residential Life, Facilities Management, IT, Campus Security and UMaine Police to safeguard students and staff. The hiring range is $47,000 to $57,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Strong emphasis on safety and teamwork across multiple campus departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2-3 years of applicable experience.
• Experience in electrical fields, including instrumentation and control circuitry.
• Valid Maine driver’s license and eligibility to be authorized as a university driver.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with communication technologies including coax, fiber, network and RF.
• Basic understanding of network communication protocols.
• Experience coordinating people, projects, and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the University community.
• Low Voltage Electrician’s license to be obtained within 6 months.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Coordination

Independent judgment

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Low Voltage Electrician license (to be obtained within 6 months)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Networking basics (coax, fiber, RF)

Job description

This position oversees technical services related to Access Control for Auxiliary Enterprises (notably residence halls) and other campus entities (notably research facilities). This requires a great deal of coordination with Residential Life, Facilities Management, IT, Campus Security and UMaine Police toward the collective goal of ensuring the safety and security of students and staff on campus. Typical hiring range for this position is $47,000 to $57,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the Technical Services Manager for Access Control job description for more information.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefitsfor employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourismto learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and 2-3 years of applicable experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the electrical fields, including knowledge of instrumentation and control circuitry.
• Valid Maine driver’s license and be eligible to be authorized and approved as a university driver based on the Driver Administration Policy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers and associated operating systems, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in communication technologies, including coax, fiber, network and RF distribution.
• Basic understanding of network communication protocols.
• Experience coordinating people, projects, and tasks to successful outcomes.
• Strong ability to exercise independent judgment, to take initiative, and to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with all levels of the University community.
• Low Voltage Electrician’s license to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Experience with access control and alarm systems.
• Knowledge of multi-channel video systems.
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent.

Application review begins October 12, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.