Senior Locksmith

What You'll Be Doing

• Install hardware in wood and metal doors, cabinets, desk drawers, cases, and similar fixtures, including locks, closers, knobs, thumb turns, and panic hardware.
• Work from blueprints or develop drawings as needed.
• Cut door pockets, drill holes, and fit and test locks and other hardware.
• Perform lock pinning, keying, key system generation, re-keying operations, and key-making.
• Reset safe combinations and perform repairs as needed.
• Disassemble and repair various locks, including padlocks, combination locks, deadbolts, safes, and door locks.
• Shorten steel and wooden doors and reset or repair thresholds using expansion anchors and cement drills.
• Install doors and frames.
• Open broken locks or locks for which keys are unavailable using specialized lock tools.
• Train and assist lower-level locksmiths.
• Overtime may be required.

About the Role

The position requires carrying a pager and being subject to 24-hour callback. The typical work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5+ years of locksmith experience
• Locksmith certification and University locksmith experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers and customers
• Must have ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and able to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of the relevant equipment, machines and tools is required to promote security and protection of people, data and property
• Attention to detail
• Basic computer skills and a familiarity with word processors and spreadsheets
• Able to lift and carry 50 to 80 lbs. frequently, and up to 100 lbs. or more occasionally
• Exposure to adverse conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, machinery, moving parts, sharp objects, low voltage electricity and steam pipes and tunnels
• Valid driver’s license is required

Who We Are

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer. Equal Opportunity Employer

Background Check Required

A background check will be required for employment in this position

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream: Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades

Pay Band: S050

Job Code: 20004056

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