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Requisition ID:  115922

Door Access Control Technician

The Door Access Control Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, and routine or emergency maintenance of building access control, security devices, door/lock hardware, and POS devices. Estimate new jobs and provide feedback to customers. Keep and maintain an accurate inventory of equipment used for J-Card installations. Create and update door access plans and door permission schedules. Participate in the on-call rotation to provide support for the campus-wide access-control system.


Essential Job Function 

  • Install, test, and maintain the functionality of all field devices related to the Transact and S2 access control systems.
  • Monitor over 1500 access control readers and their security downloads.
  • Perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance tasks on the Transact/S2 equipment and electrified door hardware including but not limited to strike, electric hinges, rex sensors, ADA operators, door contacts, and maglocks.
  • Coordinate door access and lock problems with Facilities and the Lock Shop.
  • Work closely with the outside contractor for cabling and hardware installations.
  • Communicate with IT@ Mt. Washington and Transact Support to resolve equipment and software issues. Test and support system upgrades.
  • Coordinate with the JHU Networking (HITS) for correct cable management, labeling, and IP addresses and to troubleshoot J-Card network issues.
  • Obtain static IP addresses for all controllers and POS devices and submit them to Central IT for network monitoring.
  • Create new merchants, set up access levels, update door permission schedules, and create necessary holiday schedules for events and university closings.
  • Travel to offsite locations for servicing door access devices at Eastern, Peabody, SOE, and Hopkins Bloomberg Center in DC.
  • Create and resolve JIRAs (project management tools) as needed with IT@ Mt. Washington.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of Transact equipment by keeping track of all devices and hardware used in J-Card installations. Update device location spreadsheets to be used in the J-Card Cost Allocation and perform quarterly audits.
  • Open cases with the vendor for broken hardware, ship out, track status, and log back into inventory when complete.
  • Serve as technical advisor to management on the evaluation and effectiveness of existing technologies currently being used by the card office. Offer suggestions on alternatives that would increase service, reduce cost, and streamline operations.


Project Management/Installation

  • Meet with customers, gather requirements, and assist in providing system design services.
  • Formulate and define the scope for new installations. Provide estimates on a timely basis. Start and end jobs in the agreed-upon timeframe.
  • Request IP addresses and set up network nodes/mercury panels in the IT closets.
  • Work with the space owners to define access control needs. Set up doors and permissions on the agreed-upon scheduling.
  • Set up users and assign access in Transact.
  • Perform installation closeouts with the budget analyst.
  • Document all door information.
  • Cultivate effective working relationships with academic departments, Security, Schools, Facilities, Design & Construction, Consultants, Contractors, and the IT staff at Homewood and Mt. Washington.


Daily Administration

  • Stop and start Host Monitor as needed.
  • Check in daily with the contractor for job status updates and assistance.
  • Refresh controllers as needed.
  • Resolve system error messages.
  • Review the Denied Transaction Report and follow up on errors.
  • Respond to service requests for maintenance and support.
  • Routine maintenance on door hardware to ensure proper functionality.
  • Provide coverage to the card production office when needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong customer service skills with good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to express technical issues to a host of audiences.
  • Excellent skills in planning and organizing with attention to detail.
  • Strong technical skills in networking and basic knowledge of electricity.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Must be able to work with a wide range of personality types in a variety of business situations.


Licensure, Certification, Registration

  • Security project lead experience and certifications in access control preferred. 
  • Transact and S2 certifications are to be obtained during the probationary period.




Minimum Qualifications
  • Two years of college coursework required, preferably IT/electrical related.
  • Two years of related experience, including some help desk experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Technical Support Analyst 
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OG  
Starting Salary Range: $24.25 - $42.50 HRLY ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 08:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​ID Card Services  
Personnel area: University Student Services 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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