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Access Systems Technician
Job Number: 2021-38886
Category: Maintenance and Facilities
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Facilities Mgt-Maintenance - W842012
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 22
Union Code: Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building Svc
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Jan. 3, 2023

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the general supervision of the Director or designee, the Building Security Specialist will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and economical operation of the building security and monitoring systems.  This position is responsible for executing technical service of all building access control and camera systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on building access control and camera systems/components in both critical and non-critical environments. Test and verify system readings ensuring optimal system operation
  • Install, program, maintain, and replace access control, CCTV, and IP/Network camera systems
  • Perform system checkout and assist in system startups. Complete and submit work orders and reports covering all aspects of each assignment and activity
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex building security/monitoring systems and components. If improper operation is due to another system or faulty equipment, discusses problem with manager or immediate supervisor and advise of the best course of action. Work with other departments to arrange repairs
  • Participate in job site review and final completion for systems turnover
  • Validate low voltage wiring diagrams and controls flow diagrams
  • Use computerized management system to generate work orders, complete work task assignments, document daily work, and report job hours, etc.
  • Aid in the performance of routine duties, perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification where the work or task does not require a specific license
  • Perform tasks related to storing of parts, equipment, and supplies maintained by Building Automation Shop
  • Assist in snow removal and campus emergencies
  • Attend required trainings
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Technical School or equivalent experience
  • 6 years of access control experience
  • Ability to gain SRA certification
  • Excellent understanding of access control, camera systems and electronic control systems
  • Skilled in programming, job start-up and checkout, and troubleshooting
  • Strong Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills                                
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to travel to offsite locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Systems Technician Class D License
  • Ability to obtain and maintain S-License
  • Certification or experience with Lenel and or Indigo systems
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers relating to access control systems

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