Maintenance Assistant (Locksmith)

About the role

SUNY Brockport is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Locksmith) to join our team. Founded in 1835, SUNY Brockport is a comprehensive public university located near Lake Ontario, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and replaces locking mechanisms, keys, door hardware, and related components for campus buildings and facilities
• Disassembles locks, replace defective parts, clean and lubricate locking mechanisms, and troubleshoot lock malfunctions
• Makes duplicate and replacement keys; maintain secure storage of keys and key inventory systems
• Maintains records related to locks, keys, key issuance, and access control systems
• Installs and maintains electronic locking devices and related door control systems
• Opens jammed or inaccessible locks using appropriate locksmithing tools and techniques
• Performs routine carpentry and maintenance tasks associated with lock and door hardware installations, including installing door checks, door closer, sash fittings, and replacing glass panes
• Aids in training and directing Facility Operations Assistants or other support staff on maintenance tasks

Requirements

• Two years of full-time experience in locksmith work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of a two-year technical school course in locksmithing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services*
• Possession of valid New York State driver's license (class D or above)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of locksmithing tools, techniques, materials, and safety procedures
• Ability to install, repair, and maintain mechanical and electronic locking systems
• Ability to overtime, sometimes on short notice, respond to off-hour emergency calls, and provide an acceptable response
• Ability to maintain accurate records and inventories related to keys and locking systems
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing ladders, bending, and working in confined spaces
• Works well with a diverse groups, as a team, with a positive customer service attitude
• Ability to obtain Operations and Maintenance certification for asbestos removal
• Experience working in an institutional, educational, healthcare, or commercial facilities environment
• Experience with electronic access control systems and card access technology
• Basic carpentry experience related to doors, frames, and hardware installation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments

Additional Information

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport. Application Instructions: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by June 18, 2026. Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position. Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement. Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution. Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.