Lock Shop Maintenance Specialist

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

9d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lock Shop Maintenance Specialist assists the Lock Shop Manager with the daily operations of the Access Department, including scheduling and making job assignments. This role involves overseeing several security databases for the department, ensuring daily completion of Keys Out Reports, and verifying the operation of all doors and door hardware, including fire exit doors, exterior doors, and interior doors in all Student Affairs facilities. The specialist will be responsible for the installation of door hardware and cores in over 53 residence halls, dining centers, SECL spaces, and office facilities, which accounts for approximately 250+ lock changes annually. Additionally, the role assists with maintaining an inventory system of locks and lock changes in accordance with established procedures to assure security, and supports the Lock Shop Manager with daily record-keeping and key control audits each semester. The specialist will also work closely with outside contractors and vendors, issue temporary electronic access cards, ensure their return or deactivation, and regularly audit access cards. Responsibilities include receiving and inputting requests for brass keys and electronic key box access, collaborating with the Sign Shop Specialist on the design and creation of university-approved signage for Student Affairs buildings, and maintaining knowledge of departmental and university key and security policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Experience with maintaining inventory and record keeping.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and security of highly sensitive records and materials.
Ability to take classes online and complete specified course work, independently and on schedule as needed for continuing training.
Ability to successfully complete a training program and receive certification as a Locksmith.

Nice To Haves

Previous locksmith experience with Best IC core experience.
Working knowledge of maintenance methods; maintenance materials, tools and procedures; maintenance safety practices.
Demonstrated experience and good mechanical skills in areas such as carpentry, low voltage electricity, and general maintenance.
Experience with sign engraving/design.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Working knowledge of computers.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Assists the Lock Shop Manager with the daily operations of the Access Department including scheduling and making job assignments.
Oversee several security databases for the department.
Ensure Keys Out Reports are done daily.
Ensure operation of all doors and door hardware including fire exit doors, exterior doors, and interior doors in all Student Affairs facilities.
Installation of door hardware and cores in over 53 residence halls, dining centers, SECL spaces, and office facilities representing approximately 250+ lock changes a year.
Assists with maintaining an inventory system of locks and lock changes in accordance with established procedures to assure security.
Assists Lock Shop Manager with daily record-keeping and each semester key control audits.
Works closely with outside contractors and vendors and issues temporary electronic access cards, ensuring that the cards are returned or deactivated, and regularly audits access cards.
Receives and inputs requests for brass keys and electronic key box access.
Works closely with Sign Shop Specialist and assists with the design and creation of university-approved signage for Student Affairs buildings.
Maintains knowledge of departmental and university key and security policies.