Access Control Technician

Position Highlights
The Access Control Technician, reporting to the Access Control Manager, is responsible for installing, repairing, and servicing all electronic access control, security, and ADA related equipment utilized by Housing & Residential Life, as well as maintaining the associated program databases. In addition, the technician performs administrative tasks, and provides minor servicing of department equipment. This position may be required to assist Locksmiths in electronic or mechanical locking systems repairs and maintenance as directed by supervisor.

Position requires driving University vehicles and/or golf carts.

Housing & Residential Life (Housing), a self-funded auxiliary housed within Campus Life at the University of Arizona, operates 23 dorms and 1 graduate apartment complex that house over 8,000 students annually on the University of Arizona Main Campus. More than 80% of on-campus residents are first-year students. Our dorms range in style from historic to modern and range in size from 60 to 1000 residents.

While the University does not require students to live on campus, more than 70% of all incoming first-year students choose to live in UA housing to help their transition to university life. Housing & Residential Life plays a critical role in achieving institutional and divisional goals. We are proud of the supportive environment we provide our students, our vibrant academic partnerships, and our high-quality facilities.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Installs, maintains, and repairs/modifies electronic access control system equipment, panic alarm devices, door alarms, electric and mechanical locks, and other associated devices.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs automatic door openers and associated equipment in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs all surveillance camera systems utilized within Housing & Residential Life buildings.
• Provide training for Housing staff on usage and procedures of surveillance camera system in both formal and informal settings as needed.
• Troubleshoots electronic instruments, assemblies, and systems.
• Tests and evaluates assembly and system performance and reliability.
• Assists in the design and implementation of a preventative maintenance program.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and assists in identifying potential vendors.
• Function as liaison for all staff and residents having technical issues with their card access into their assigned buildings.
• Assists in the development, planning and management of an access control program.
• Conducts all administrative data programming for daily operations within access control program.
• Evaluates design, requirements and implementation of all access control levels required within program.
• Utilizes access control program for troubleshooting electronic access issues, and conducts data changes as needed.
• Maintains and modifies electronic equipment according to engineering specifications to meet technical requirements, measures parts for conformity with specifications.
• Inventories and requisitions electronic parts and materials, ensuring adequate supply is available.
• Assists in preparation of plans and specifications for work requirements; provides direction to outside contractors and ensures that construction and repair works are completed; prepares status of work and completed reports.
• May be on-call to respond to Housing emergencies related to access control or electronic hardware issues.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Housing and University goals and objectives.
• Ensures all work conforms to local, state, and federal standards and regulations.

• Knowledge and experience with electronic access control systems.
• Knowledge…