Summary

The Special Systems Technician provides general assistance to all departments/sections at the Midwestern University Campus.  This position will report to the Supervisor of Engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Locksmith and key control duties including cutting, logging, and assigning keys Inspects, maintains, and repairs access control systems Inspects, maintains, and repairs fire alarm and life/safety systems Inspects, maintains, and repairs mass notification system Special events and classroom setups such as setting up tables and chairs, and opening/closing movable walls Provides general assistance to other areas of Campus Facilities Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience                                             

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least 2 years of locksmithing and/or experience in electrical/electronics experience, preferably related to the installation and repair of fire alarms and access control systems.  One-year certificate from college or technical school in a related field desired. An associate degree or equivalent from two-year college/technical school in a related field preferred.

Experience in any of the following is desired.

UTP/unshielded twisted pair cabling 110 Terminations Cable management Rack installation. Single/multimode fiber optic cable experience to include handling and terminations. Bicxy certification Access controls Mass notification systems Gate/door operators                       

Computer Skills                                           

Computer proficiency in MS Office, Word.  Excel knowledge is desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear.  The employee will occasionally be required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently will be working near moving mechanical parts, and outdoor weather conditions.  Regularly will be working in high, precarious places.  Occasionally will be working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat (non-weather) extreme cold (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.