ACCESS CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Central Michigan University•Mount Pleasant, MI

44d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of access controls including locks, lock systems, keys, and electronic access controls; performs related work as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Four years of experience with the installation, maintenance, and repair of access controls including locks, lock systems, keys, and electronic access controls.
Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive legally.
Must submit to a criminal history check, be fingerprinted, and complete a series of online trainings every two years in compliance with the federal Criminal Justice Information Security Policy.
Ability to write legibly, maintain records, and prepare reports and orders as required.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and to provide a high level of service excellence to campus customers.
Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Ability to effectively use a computer including e-mail and the internet.
Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to be on-call for responses to campus on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with OSHA safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Directs the operations of the university's Access Control Shop.
Installs, repairs, and replaces mechanical, electrified and electronic locks and door hardware.
Develops and administers high-security access control, maintaining confidentiality for identified departments, including but not limited to such areas as CMU Police, the President's office, the Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, and the Board of Trustees.
Enforces National Fire Protection Association code requirements for all fire rated openings.
Develops access control systems for emergency replacement, including training necessary for implementation.
Orders door hardware and access controls materials; maintains appropriate stock levels by requesting supplies and equipment as necessary.
Administers software for access control tracking and record keeping, in coordination with the Office of Information Technology.
Maintains knowledge of access control software integration and coordinates with the Office of Information Technology to complete access control installation and repairs.
Recovers and recycles usable access controls hardware from renovation and demolition projects for future use.
Troubleshoots access controls and lock and key hardware issues.
Remains on-call 24/7 for key, lock, door hardware and access control issues.
Plans and develops university-wide access controls systems, with primary responsibility for the security of all university buildings.
Reviews and comments on construction design documents for access control systems.
Reviews and inspects all new construction door hardware, locks, and access control installations by university skilled trades employees and contractors to ensure compliance with university standards.
Provides quality assurance oversight for access control contractors.
Develop and implement long and short-range plans for access controls system requirements for all new and existing buildings.
Trains Architectural Trades shop skilled trades staff, student workers, and Residence Life building maintenance workers on access control systems.
Develops and conducts preventative maintenance plans for all access controls systems and fire doors. This includes troubleshooting and developing/implementing solutions.
Administers the university key coordinator program.
Serves as the access control administrator and key coordinator for Facilities Management, University Stores/Warehouse and Risk Management departments.
Operates all required tools and equipment including but not limited to power equipment and hand tools.
Works effectively with other skill trades staff.
Keeps necessary records as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.