Access Control Technician or Senior Access Control Technician

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$25 - $33

About The Position

The University of Virginia’s Facilities Management team is hiring an Access Control Technician or Senior Access Control Technician. The successful candidate will be placed at the level that best fits their experience, education, skills, and abilities. The multi-discipline team installs electronic access control devices, hardware, and controls, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic and mechanical locking systems in academic buildings, student and faculty housing, and medical center environments. The role combines electronics and door hardware work, including card readers, sensors, control boards, door closers, automatic operators, and locksmithing. Technicians use access control software and mobile applications to program systems, troubleshoot issues, provide status updates, and generate reports. They work with Maintenance Zone departments across Grounds, respond to service calls, and may be asked to respond to after-hours emergencies. Senior Access Control Technicians also assist other departments with security and fire safety system interconnections, oversee small projects and installations, prepare estimates, and maintain spare-stock inventory and supplies. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Hiring rates depend on relevant experience and skills. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For Access Control Technician: 2 years of experience with electronic access control systems.
For Senior Access Control Technician: 4 years of experience with electronic access control systems.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Selected candidates must complete all required background checks before their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer training or certification in electronic access control, such as Access It, Lenel, Salto, or C-Cure.
For Senior Access Control Technician: 5 or more years of experience with electronic access control systems.
For Senior Access Control Technician: DCJS, Electronic Security Association (ESA), or Certified Electronics Technician credential.

Responsibilities

Install card readers, sensors, door hardware, and control boards for electronic access control systems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic access control equipment and hardware.
Perform preventive maintenance on electronic equipment and hardware.
Maintain and repair automatic and electrically operated door-opening devices and hardware.
Adjust doors and related hardware so they close and latch properly.
Use access control software and mobile applications for programming, troubleshooting, and status updates, and generate reports from system databases.
Apply baseline skills in manual and electronic locking and security devices and assist with locksmith services.
Cut new or duplicate keys from existing keys, patterns, or codes.
Answer service calls in various buildings.
Assist Maintenance Zone departments in maintaining accessibility for maintenance purposes.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of industry best practices.
Ensure OSHA and general safety regulations are maintained.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For the Senior Access Control Technician level: assist other departments with interconnections to security and fire safety systems; oversee small projects and installations; prepare estimates; maintain spare-stock inventory and supplies; and assist the supervisor in ensuring sufficient inventory of materials.