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Working Title Access Control Support Specialist - Electronics Specialist I Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523 Employee Benefits Colorado State University (CSU ) and the State of Colorado are committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSUs Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time classified employees in the following University benefit areas: and . Description of Work Unit **WORK UNIT**
HDS Facilities provides building and support services for the department of Housing and Dining Services by ensuring a clean, safe and maintained living and learning environment for internal and external customers and University guests. It supports the Department of Housing and Dining Services and other auxiliaries by providing custodial, maintenance, materials management, and customer service to maintain the requirements of physical properties and equipment.
**WORKING AT CSU**
Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State
University is now among the nations leading research universities. Fort
Collins is an award-winning city located on the Front Range of the Rocky
Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty and staff. CSUs Commitment to
Campus offers employees a healthy work-life balance through a wide variety of programs, discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege (nine free credits per year available through CSU , CSU Global, CSU Online Plus, and University of Northern Colorado), Family Tuition Scholarship Program, Discounted Veterinary Care, Wellness Membership discounts, Volunteers in Public Schools Leave Program, Athletic Ticket Discounts, and much more! Visit www.facultyandstaff.colostate.edu to learn more about working at CSU . This position is an Access Control support position that provides a role in carrying out assigned tasks in the department Access Control Shop (ACS ) throughout the campus residence halls, dining centers, and apartment communities. The primary duties of this position include; customer service & support, data management associated with access control software. This position will also be responsible for the repair, replacement, and new installation of components and equipment related to the online/offline card access systems, a variety of hard-key lock systems/door hardware, local/network-based alarm systems, and camera systems.
The Access Control Support Specialist make decisions to preserve the integrity and reliability of card access and hard-key platforms, serve to follow policy and code compliance, and serve to create a safe, comfortable, and secure CSU campus environment.
The position will primarily work between the hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
* One year of full-time experience installing and maintaining one or more of the following: electronic lock hardware, mechanical locks, access control and/or low voltage systems.
Substitutions
* Appropriate education for successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program will substitute for the required experience
Preferred Qualifications ***The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies (e.g. knowledge, skills, abilities, and other personal characteristics) which have been outlined as essential to performing successfully in this position:***
Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and skills performing general maintenance.
Demonstrated experience tracking and organizing data through computer software systems.
Analytical skills and experience working with data sets.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices to manage work orders and communicate with team.
Experience performing locksmithing tasks.
Related state service experience.
***An approach to work that includes:***
A very strong customer service focus.
Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing work demands, priorities, and routines, with a focus on attention to detail.
Solid decision-making and judgement.
Safe working habits/practices and ability to maintain a clean worksite including tools and equipment.
***Experience working with the following software:***
- Lenel OnGuard
- OnSSI Ocularis
- Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Work order management software.
Essential Job Duties Job Duty Category Access Control - Electronics & Locksmithing Tasks Duty/Responsibility Install, program, and maintain a variety of Access Control devices, security and intrusion alarm systems including repair and replacement programs in existing facilities and new construction. Wiring and termination of wiring to electronic locks and controller boards and access panels. Replacement of power supplies and maintenance of battery backup systems. Duties includes repair and replacement of magnetic/electrical door locks, magnetic contacts, online and offline electronic locks and latches, electronic strikes, electronic readers, REX motion sensors, magnetic lock controls and alarms, and other related hardware.
Completes assignments under the direction of Access Control Shop Supervisor or the designated lead.
Performs data logging of activities and system records in a variety of computer programs such as Assetworks, spreadsheets, databases, and via email with Word documents.
Work assignments include tasks such as: cutting key blanks to code, stamping numbers/codes on keys, pinning a variety of lock cylinders to predetermined bitting, disassembly, lock changes, and reassembling lock components to repair/replace worn or damaged components, etc.
Performs troubleshooting of electronic online locks and systems utilizing computer software and volt-ohm multimeter, and ac/dc power supplies.
Troubleshooting of online electronic lock components through Alarm Monitoring software including but not limited to masking and unmasking online doors, reading and understanding alarms and error messages, etc.
Maintain current programming infrastructure including the OnGuard System Administrative and Alarm Monitoring software.
Interface with HDS staff and other Colorado State University campus partners to provide training and understanding of access control systems.
This position will use a variety of hand and power tools to establish wiring pathways, run conduit, terminate wire pulls in associated equipment.
Alignment and adjustment of door systems and hardware to ensure proper operation.
Duties also include downloading data to electronic lock systems.
Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Critical Response Duty/Responsibility Use a computer to generate/update archive database and upload/download system data, time zones, access levels, cardholder records within networked database software
Provide technical support services to other trades employees as necessary
Responds to access control-related emergencies, which will include both a normal daily work schedule, as well as after hours response in order to meet university, department, or customer needs.
Identify, troubleshoot and repair problems within access control systems (both electronic and hard-key)
Diagnose communication, networking, and system problems
Use instruments including Volt-Ohm-Milliamp meter, ac/dc power supplies, AXIS T8414 and handheld computers (PDAs)
Identify and repair connection problems to surveillance systems Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Parts, Tools, and Shop Upkeep Duty/Responsibility Keep a supply of critical parts for all electronic systems Order replacement parts using blueprints, trade manuals,