Locksmith

Abilene Christian University•Abilene, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. The Locksmith is responsible for the maintenance/installation of all locks, management/maintenance of the key system, door hardware, exit devices, alarms, entry systems, and all associated components. This role involves ensuring the security of campus buildings and requires a high degree of honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability. The position also necessitates being on call 24 hours a day and performing work that may occasionally be outside the specific trade to support departmental objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of related experience as a locksmith.
Licensed as a certified locksmith.
Knowledge of key cutters and key systems.
Able to operate portable drills and miscellaneous hand tools.
Able to interpret hardware schedules, blueprints, plans, sketches, work orders and etc...
Be able to perform manual labor.
Good health and stamina to lift, carry and pull loads in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
Must be able to climb ladder and work in adverse conditions.
Honesty; responsible.
Good moral character.
Trustworthy, dependable, punctual.
Likes to work.
Must be neat and clean in appearance at all times.
Professing Christian and willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education as required by the University.
Locksmith training course.
Computer training as needed.

Responsibilities

Works as directed by the immediate supervisor and/or Director of Physical Resources.
Develop a preventive maintenance program for all doors and hardware.
Install, repair and maintain all locks, hardware, doors, exit devices and alarms, entry system and all associated components.
Re-key locks for security purposes, cut and issue keys to authorized personnel.
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all keys and locks.
Order materials and supplies as needed for the completion of work assigned.
Fill out work orders and written reports daily.
Be on call 24 hours a day.
Put together estimates for minor projects.
Maintain all building-betting list of the University.
Develop key schedule through computer software programs.
Control security of building key inventory.
Cut keys and re-key locks as needed.
Install and maintain door closers.