Building Access Technician I

Join to apply for the Building Access Technician I role at Inside Higher Ed Position located in Commerce, Texas. Staff level. Salary commensurate with experience. Instructions to Applicant Upload the required documents via the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website. Upload up to five documents, each no larger than 5 MB. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. If documents are missing, please email HR for assistance rather than withdrawing the application. Summary Building Access Technician I at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU). Responsible for installing and repairing mechanical door locks, ADA-operated doors, and university card access systems. Supports the Key Control Manager and the Building Access Team. The role requires 2+ years of locksmithing, carpentry, or electronics experience. Duties & Responsibilities Installs, maintains, and repairs lock systems and related equipment; performs the carpentry or metalworking necessary for such installation. Adjusts, maintains, repairs, and replaces door locks, padlocks, tumbler locks, panic bars, door checks, latches, and other lock hardware. Diagnoses and fixes issues with automatic doors, including low‑energy operation and accessibility features. Performs routine inspections and maintenance to ensure doors operate safely and reliably. Wires and installs control modules, card readers, door hardware, and other components of the access system. Maintains the university card access system by troubleshooting wiring problems or lock malfunctions. Provides excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Available for after‑hours “On call” duties. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of experience in locksmithing, carpentry, electronics, or related field. 3+ years of hands‑on experience with key systems and lock hardware preferred. Knowledge of master keying systems and commercial door hardware. Valid Class C driver’s license. Physical ability to work on ladders and in varying noise, temperature, and environmental conditions; use of electrical testing tools. Understanding of ADA and fire codes related to building ingress and egress. Benefits Professional development: employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance. Contributions toward employee health and basic life insurance premiums. 12-15 days of paid holidays, up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month. Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS); optional additional retirement plans. Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees. All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed