Maintenance Mechanic II, Locksmith

Fulton Schools • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of skilled tasks associated with the trade of locksmith. Essential duties include utilizing schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to complete various tasks such as setting key schedules for a facility, working with a master key system (e.g., Best Locks), following manufacturer’s manuals and specific documentation for prepping doors to receive hardware components, pinning lock cores, and duplicating keys. The role involves replacing and installing new equipment to improve operations and security, using appropriate hand tools, testing and diagnostic equipment, and simple machine tools like key cutting machines, grinders, and portable electric tools. The mechanic will improvise acceptable fixes when necessary to ensure equipment and fixtures are working properly while maintaining safety and security. They will also work with manufacturers’ representatives to set key schedules per Fulton County Schools’ standards and with school or facility representatives to maintain the facilities key box. Other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Georgia Driver License required
• Must be insurable by Fulton County School insurance carriers
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment of the locksmith trade and a "Master" key system
• Skilled in use of hand and power tools related to the trade
• Skilled in key duplication, picking locks and pinning cores
• Knowledge of all codes relating to the trade
• Technical problem-solving skills
• Must be able to understand and follow directions both written and verbal
• Must be able to work variable shifts

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience preferred
• Locksmith certification training preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and complete various task which include setting key schedules for a facility, working with a master key system such as Best Locks; follows manufacturer’s manuals and specific documentation for prepping doors to receive hardware components, pinning lock cores and/or duplication of keys
• Replaces and/or installs new equipment to improve operations and security
• Utilizes hand tools, testing and diagnostic equipment, and simple machine tools such as key cutting machine, grinders, and portable electric tools appropriate to the trade to complete assigned tasks
• Improvises acceptable fixes, if necessary, to get equipment and fixtures working properly while maintaining safety and security in the facility
• Works with manufacturers’ representatives to set key schedules per Fulton County Schools’ standards
• Works with school or facility representative to maintain facilities key box
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED