Security Systems Specialist

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Job Summary:

Join the University Housing team as a Security Systems Specialist! We are seeking energetic and skilled candidates to provide leadership and support in maintaining repairing and installing new or existing key structures and related work. This position takes the lead with locksmith service/repair requests.

Work includes responsibility of hard key systems and distribution electronic building access database management as well as minor mechanical work. This position is essential to the safety and security of our spaces that serve University Housing staff and residents.

We offer excellent benefits including vacation holiday personal holiday and sick leave. All tools and training needed are supplied.

Work Schedule:

• The primary schedule for this position is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm to be set upon hire. This position will also be in a rotating on-call schedule for after hours and weekend coverage.
• Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Distributes security devices tracks inventory and updates associated records

• Identifies and recommends alternative technology solutions to stakeholders to meet user needs

• Responds to service requests through various communication mediums

• Manages electronic access data for residents employees and outside vendors

• Performs the functions of a locksmith related to mechanical locks pinning cores cutting keys and issuing hard keys as necessary

• Designs installs troubleshoots and services complex electronic control systems and locks to meet customer specifications

• Analyzes and interprets complex hardware door schedules and lock patterns and updates information based on user requests and needs

Department:

Division of University Housing University Housing Facilities

University Housing Facilities is a part of the Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and focuses on building services mechanical maintenance and long-term infrastructure projects and planning. As a student service organization University Housing Facilitiesprovides quality living/learning environments to approximately 8000 undergraduate student residents during the academic year and 18000 guests in the summer months. Additionally they serve the University Apartments community which is approximately 3000 residents in 1240 apartments on 83 acres. The University Apartments Community also includes a large Community Center and a University Housing-operated licensed early childhood education program.

University Residence Halls consists of 30 buildings containing approximately 2 million square feet and 37 acres of surrounding addition to residential living spaces the residence hall infrastructure supports many functions and programs requiring many types of spaces such as classrooms office space dining and culinary space including commercial kitchens and marketplace areas mechanical support spaces and large meeting rooms.

Compensation:

The starting annual salary is $55000 or higher based on qualifications with a competitive retirement and benefits package including vacation holidays and paid time off. Benefits information can be found at Additional standby and call back pay is provided when on call.

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience with maintenance repair and service of keys cores locking mechanisms for building access
• Customer service experience in residential or commercial setting including work with a diverse clientele
• Drivers License Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience with electronic building access systems
• Networking and/or database management experience

Education:

H.S. Diploma Preferred Minimum

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume within the online application system. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Additional Information:

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

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Contact Information:

University Housing Human Resources

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