Access Control Technician Mechanic Electronics

Working/Functional Title

Access Control Technician

Position Summary

Salary: $34.11 - $38.97 upon meeting the requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick vacation personal and holiday time; Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position will maintain repair install and modify communication and electronic equipment scoreboards clocks access control systems security cameras doorbells and sound systems. Fabricates modifies maintains and repairs specialized electronic equipment and related devices; participates in design activities and resolve equipment operational problems; calibrates repairs and tests scientific/electronic components and equipment involving the use of meters oscilloscopes frequency standards transistors capacitors and transformers; Provides technical information advice operating instructions and similar information to supporting skilled trades employees. Designs and/or modifies standard electronic circuitry including data collection equipment and unusual test equipment. Erects and works from ladders scaffolding boom trucks and similar devices; Reads and interprets blueprints diagrams sketches and job specifications; Prepares detailed reports recommendations records and similar information for supervisory and management use; Requisitions equipment materials and parts; Estimates time and materials to be used on the job; Stocks maintains and may operate a University service vehicle; May staff a swing shift trouble truck and respond to a wide variety of service calls; Serves as a resource authority to supporting skilled trades; Leads trains and oversees support staff. Ability to identify and mitigate health hazards associated within the working environment.

Job responsibilities are as follows:
50% Installation of electronic access control and security camera systems
20% Troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment scoreboards clocks access control systems security cameras doorbells and sound systems.
10% Perform preventive maintenance on electronic systems
10% Interpreting and detailing blueprints as-builts specifications and archives for for the purpose of investigating repairs and for project preparation.
10% Correspondence through email training meetings and professional development.

This position will engage in high performing leading edge practices valuing people partners and stewardship.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of high school education or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Successful completion of an applicable trade-specific Trades Helper program or completion of an approved apprenticeship program or an associate degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years of experience in the electronics trade that includes four years of experience in commercial electronics installation maintenance and troubleshooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification or equivalent experience.
• Successful completion of an electronics trade competency test or an associates degree in electronic technologies to receive progression step increases at and after the 18 month mark.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work to accepted industry standards.
• Expert knowledge of methods materials tools equipment occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Expert knowledge of applicable electrical codes rules and regulations (local state and federal).
• Possession of a valid vehicle operators license.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

Associates degree in electronics technology; electrical journeymans license; experience with Network Infrastructures; computer experience; experience in customer contact; one year of experience in the installation and maintenance of fire alarm and security systems athletic scoreboard systems and automatic door systems and the ability to diagnose and repair to component level. State of Michigan Fire Alarm Specialty Technician (FAST) license.

A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

RESUME

Work Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and may require after-hours weekend and holiday work.

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Summary of Physical Demands

Duties associated with this position involve lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds pushing/pulling and climbing ladder stairs and working from various types of equipment including scaffolding.

Bidding eligibility ends October 20 2026 at 11:55 P.M.

Required Experience:

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