Door Systems & Access Control Specialist

Location: Devens
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

We are seeking a skilled Door Systems & Access Control Specialist to support a large and growing advanced manufacturing and commercial campus exceeding 1.2 million square feet. This position is ideal for a hands-on technician with strong mechanical, electrical troubleshooting, and controls experience who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and supporting critical facility operations.

This role is heavily focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial door systems and access control hardware across office, manufacturing, warehouse, utility, and cleanroom environments. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong maintenance mindset and experience working with door systems, controls, security hardware, or related mechanical systems.

What You’ll Be Working On

You will support and maintain a wide variety of commercial and industrial door systems including:

High-speed roll-up doors
Rolling steel fire doors
Commercial storefront doors
Hollow metal doors with automatic operators
Interlocking cleanroom man doors
Dock levelers and dock locks
Sliding security gates
Airwalls and partition doors
Low-energy automatic doors
Access control systems including mag locks, electric strikes, card readers, and proximity devices

This role focuses far more on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs than installation work.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair door systems, operators, controls, hardware, and access control devices
Perform mechanical inspections, preventive maintenance, and operational testing on commercial door systems
Work alongside vendors when programming adjustments or controls modifications are needed
Maintain door pressurization and interlock systems within cleanroom/manufacturing environments
Support repairs involving locks, closers, controllers, sensors, and access hardware
Troubleshoot electrical and control-related issues tied to automated door systems
Complete PMs according to schedules and SOPs
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work orders
Support general facility maintenance tasks including:
- Minor plumbing repairs
- Lighting maintenance
- Painting and patching
- Furniture and equipment moves
- General handyman work
Monitor contractor work and maintain strong safety and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Experience with commercial door systems, access controls, locksmith work, security systems, or related maintenance fields
Familiarity with brands such as Stanley, Dormakaba, Tormax, Schlage, ASI, Chase, or similar manufacturers
Ability to troubleshoot control systems and work with programming/vendor support when needed
Experience in commercial, manufacturing, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments is highly preferred
Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently
Strong communication and documentation skills
Comfortable walking large facilities and working on your feet throughout the day

Preferred Experience

AAADM certification is highly preferred
Experience with automatic doors and low-energy operators
Security gate installation or access control maintenance background
Knowledge of GMP or cGMP environments
Preventive maintenance experience in manufacturing or technical facilities

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Basic computer proficiency including Gmail, Google Docs, Word, and Excel
Ability to work overtime as needed
Must pass full drug screening and background process

This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a technician who wants to grow within a highly technical facility environment while working on specialized mechanical and access control systems across a large-scale campus.