Journey Security Technician

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

11d•$54,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides a life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week, and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses). Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state. Your skills will make a difference You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working for our campus. The University of Texas at Austin and Enterprise Technology provide an outstanding benefits package to our staff. This position is responsible for providing physical security installation support at the University. Leveraging expertise in this area, the successful candidate will contribute to the safety and operational excellence of one of the nation's leading institutions for higher education and research. This role directly supports the mission to deliver the highest level of service to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Texas at Austin.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience installing commercial, integrated access control and security systems
Understanding of physical access control system components.
Understanding of security camera installation best practices.
Experience with and understanding of networked video management systems.
Ability to read/understand a design construction document.
Must be able to use hand tools, power tools in support of security and CCTV installations.
Experience with Microsoft based tools, such as word, excel, outlook and teams.
High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics or related field.
3+ years’ experience installing commercial fire alarm and integrated security systems
VMS certifications such as Milestone, Omnicast, Avigilon
PACS software certifications such as Genetec, Lenel/S2, CCure
Relevant hardware certifications such as Axis, Assa Abloy, HID

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in the installation, repair and maintenance of building access control, intrusion, video, and intercom devices. Driving university owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this position. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy UTS157.
Install, maintain, repair, and test data cable and wiring, electronic door locks, access card readers, door position switches, requests to exit detectors, CCTV cameras and other security systems related to hardware.
Perform in field testing of the installed hardware and resolve hardware failures quickly and efficiently.
Support systems preventative maintenance programs to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
Collaborate with campus police, building owners and campus management for installation and maintenance projects.
May assist with time and material estimates and on-the-job training.
Perform other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card