Locksmith - Hardware Maintenance Worker

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Locksmith - Hardware Maintenance Worker - Grade 5 to join the team. Duties include: Perform operations in shop and campus buildings Diagnose problems of jammed locks and other lock and hardware problems, utilizing standard procedures if available or using own initiative as necessary Dismantle locks, repair and replace springs, pins, various parts on various types of doors and equipment; perform required repair and maintenance operations on automobile locks and ignition switches Use a variety of small hand tools Recombinate locks following established procedure or developing new combinations as necessary Answer emergency calls to open locks, remove broken keys, remove foreign objects, relieve stuck locks, open safes, lubricate using graphite, etc. Operate electric or manual key cutting or stamping machines to produce new or duplicate keys Dismantle door checks, diagnose trouble and determine extent of repairs needed; replace and fit worn or broken parts; rebuild door checks if necessary; adjust and align various hardware on doors as necessary; perform necessary alterations to doors to accommodate new type hardware, often involving carpentry work; replace hydraulic fluid when required Occasionally fabricate springs or other parts for locks or other items of equipment Perform a variety of operations to service, maintain, repair, replace, ease, or adjust windows and doors in buildings Repair, replace or install various accessories and rest room dispensers including locks and fittings Maintain workshop and shop area in a clean and orderly manner Detect and report unusual conditions to Group Leader Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

Requirements

• Requires the use of some shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, tables and various types of precision measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular of specialized occupation.
• Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training.
• Over 1 up to and including 3 years of effective experience.
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations in shop and campus buildings
• Diagnose problems of jammed locks and other lock and hardware problems, utilizing standard procedures if available or using own initiative as necessary
• Dismantle locks, repair and replace springs, pins, various parts on various types of doors and equipment
• Perform required repair and maintenance operations on automobile locks and ignition switches
• Use a variety of small hand tools
• Recombinate locks following established procedure or developing new combinations as necessary
• Answer emergency calls to open locks, remove broken keys, remove foreign objects, relieve stuck locks, open safes, lubricate using graphite, etc.
• Operate electric or manual key cutting or stamping machines to produce new or duplicate keys
• Dismantle door checks, diagnose trouble and determine extent of repairs needed
• Replace and fit worn or broken parts
• Rebuild door checks if necessary
• Adjust and align various hardware on doors as necessary
• Perform necessary alterations to doors to accommodate new type hardware, often involving carpentry work
• Replace hydraulic fluid when required
• Occasionally fabricate springs or other parts for locks or other items of equipment
• Perform a variety of operations to service, maintain, repair, replace, ease, or adjust windows and doors in buildings
• Repair, replace or install various accessories and rest room dispensers including locks and fittings
• Maintain workshop and shop area in a clean and orderly manner
• Detect and report unusual conditions to Group Leader
• Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed