What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technician Access Control position at Dallas College?
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Weekly Work Hours
Compensation Range
Staff Range N05 Hourly
Hourly Rate
25.48 Hourly
FLSA
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Position Type
Staff
Job Summary
The Dallas College Facilities Management Department supports the facility needs for Dallas College while providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of the College's physical assets. The Facilities Management Department is responsible for approximately 5,000,000 sq. ft. of physical space and over 1400 acres of land, located across multiple locations in Dallas County. The Senior Access Control Technician position supports that effort through managing the College keys and access control systems.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced electronic access control systems, including programming, installation, and troubleshooting.
- Traditional locksmithing practices, such as key duplication, re-keying, and lock installation
- Surveillance camera systems, including installation, configuration, and video management software.
- Staff supervision principles, including scheduling, performance evaluation, and task delegation.
- Institutional security policies, industry standards, and applicable codes or regulations
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as TMA, for tracking work orders and time
- Experience with campus or similar door hardware and keying systems, Avigilon preferred.
- Effective leadership and communication skills to guide, train, and mentor staff.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for access control and surveillance systems.
- Proficiency with software and hardware related to electronic and mechanical security systems.
- Customer service skills to maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to supervise a team effectively, delegate responsibilities, and monitor performance.
- Ability to develop and implement procedures for system maintenance, repair, and upgrades.
- Ability to document work in a CMMS and generate reports on equipment and personnel performance.
- Ability to manage budgets, track expenses, and plan for future system upgrades or expansions.
- Ability to stay updated on emerging technologies in access control and security systems.
- Ability to read schematics and use hand and power tools.
- Ability to use an enterprise resource management system to manage budgets, procure parts and labor, write performance reports, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending over, stooping, twisting, talking, hearing, climbing ladders, using stairs, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, or crawling. Pushing or pulling 10-50 lbs., lifting 10-80 lbs., carrying 10-50 lbs., repetitive use of arms and legs, driving, balancing, manual dexterity-fine manipulation or grasping. May require working in adverse weather conditions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
About Us
Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas / Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.
Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression,
veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Applications Deadline
March 3, 2025
Salary : $25
