Facilities Technician D (Locksmith/Carpenter)

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Facilities Technician, Level D, to serve as the facility’s primary locksmith while supporting the carpentry shop and general facilities maintenance. The technician independently troubleshoots, installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical locks, door hardware, and related components within established procedures and authorization. The role also supports carpentry, building repairs, and other maintenance activities to help ensure safe, secure, and reliable facility operations. The position is located at the Palm Bay, Florida facility and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The technician performs locksmith and door-hardware work, including managing keys and key-control records, maintaining door hardware, coordinating with Security, and supporting mechanical components of electronic access-controlled doors. The role also assists with carpentry fabrication and repairs, performs preventive maintenance and general building repairs, documents work in the CMMS, and coordinates with contractors and internal teams. The technician follows safety procedures, responds to urgent maintenance needs, and participates in after-hours or on-call coverage as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience, or a 2-year post-secondary/AA degree and 4 years of prior experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair commercial or institutional mechanical locks and door hardware.
Experience rekeying locks, cutting keys, and maintaining key-control records.
Working knowledge of door operation, egress requirements, and applicable safety practices.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic carpentry equipment.
Ability to interpret work orders, drawings, and technical instructions.
Ability to prioritize assignments, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with coworkers, Security, and customers.
Availability for occasional on-call coverage.
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using tools, handling materials, climbing ladders, and accessing door hardware and building components.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Formal locksmith training or recognized locksmith certification.
Applicable locksmith license or registration, where required by the jurisdiction and assigned scope of work.
Experience maintaining master-key systems and interchangeable-core lock systems.
Experience working in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
Experience with commercial door hardware, exit devices, door closers, and fire-rated door assemblies.
Carpentry experience, including cabinet work, finish carpentry, or general building repairs.
Familiarity with electronic access-control door hardware.
Experience using a CMMS and maintaining parts inventories.
Availability for occasional overtime or scheduled projects, as required.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace locks, cylinders, cores, keys, and associated door hardware.
Rekey locks and cut keys in accordance with approved keying plans and site security procedures.
Maintain accurate and secure records of key issuance, returns, inventories, and authorized keying changes.
Maintain and repair door closers, hinges, latches, exit devices, and other hardware.
Diagnose recurring lock and door issues and recommend corrective actions, repairs, or replacements.
Coordinate with Security and other authorized personnel on access requirements, lock changes, and key-control activities.
Support mechanical components of electronic access-controlled doors in coordination with the responsible Security or access-control team.
Perform work on fire-rated doors and egress hardware within training and authorization while preserving applicable life-safety requirements.
Assist with fabrication, installation, modification, and repair of cabinets, shelving, workbenches, trim, and other facility fixtures.
Support repairs to doors, frames, walls, ceilings, and other building components.
Read drawings, sketches, and work orders; take measurements and identify required materials.
Safely operate woodworking tools and shop equipment consistent with training and authorization.
Maintain shop tools, materials, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
Independently plan and complete assigned maintenance work, including identifying materials and coordinating access with affected departments.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and general building repairs within assigned duties and qualifications.
Document completed work, asset condition, and follow-up needs in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Serve as a technical resource for locksmith work and provide task-level guidance to other technicians.
Coordinate with contractors and internal teams on repairs, installations, and facility improvement projects.
Follow applicable safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe use of ladders, power tools, and shop equipment.
Respond to urgent maintenance needs and participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required.