Locksmith I AS8898

About the role

This position provides, maintains, repairs, installs, and manages all campus locking and access control systems to ensure the physical security of university facilities, employees, students, and assets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all types of door hardware.
• Provide expert technical support for mechanical locks, electronic access systems, key control, and door hardware.
• Maintain compliance with institutional security policies.
• Safely operate vans, trucks, and utility vehicles.
• Report any damage, malfunction, and/or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Cut keys by code and duplicate keys using various types of key-cutting machinery.
• Stamp, engrave, and file keys to ensure the safety and security of campus keys and locks.
• Maintain records of key recipients and respective key codes.
• Record daily notes on work orders for reporting purposes using an electronic handheld device.
• Work well with students, faculty & staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.
• Change the key on lock cylinders.
• Repair, adjust, replace, and install door locks.
• Install, maintain, and repair low-voltage electronic access devices.
• Adjust the function of door locks as necessary by changing internal parts or exchanging the entire lock body.
• Work overtime after 4:30 pm, and/or shift work when management deems necessary.
• Perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management regardless of weather.
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.
• Work safely and promote a safe work environment.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license.
• Successfully complete a Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ/FBI) security risk assessment (SRA) within 90 days from the date of hire.

Qualifications

• A High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date).
• Two years of locksmith experience, which includes key-cutting machines and related equipment, or mechanical, carpentry, handyman, or related experience, may be considered as an acceptable alternative.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Ability to pin locks, identify keys, and cut duplicates.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of "AiM" computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.
• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly and over 50lbs occasionally.
• Ability to interact responsibly with the general public.
• Ability to be trustworthy and have high integrity due to the nature of this position and the accessibility to University keys.

Benefits

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life and retirement benefits, paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program and much, much more.

Pay

$16.25 - $19.80/hr (contingent upon available funding)

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.