Maintenance Mechanic - Locksmith

Eastern University•St. Davids, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic specializes in locksmithing and serves as a high-level technical mechanic for Eastern University campus facilities and equipment. Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, this role takes primary responsibility for locksmithing, doors, and hardware, working independently or as part of a team. The position also performs general campus maintenance and carpentry, including repairs to windows, blinds, wood trim, door frames, walls, and furniture. The employee is essential personnel and may be assigned facilities duties during inclement weather, emergencies, or as campus needs dictate. Emergency and on-call availability is required. The role maintains campus keying and access-control hardware systems, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, and performs assessments and minor repairs on low-voltage access-control systems. The employee must be computer literate, maintain an assigned vehicle, and provide personal hand tools. A high school diploma or GED and a current valid driver’s license are required. The position involves working safely with power and hand tools, moving materials weighing over 50 pounds, and climbing ladders. Eastern University is a Christian university integrating faith, reason, and justice. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with the university’s mission and be willing to support its mission and vision. Employment is contingent on successful background screening; youth clearances are required for essential personnel positions. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of total experience in the trade.
Strong understanding of locksmithing systems and general understanding of access-control hardware systems.
Basic knowledge of low-voltage access-control systems.
Ability to manage details across several work-request projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and organizational skills, and a common knowledge of safety.
Ability to lift and move materials weighing over 50 pounds.
Ability to operate power tools and hand tools safely and properly.
Ability to climb ladders.
Current valid driver’s license and exemplary driving record.
Computer literacy.
Ability to establish excellent relationships with internal and external customers.
Availability for emergency and on-call support.
Flexibility and ability to work without constant supervision.
Personal hand tools are required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Successful completion of the required employment background clearance process.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of and support for the university’s evangelical Christian mission.

Responsibilities

Maintain campus keying and access-control hardware systems.
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and evaluation of assigned equipment and systems.
Understand campus low-voltage access-control systems well enough to perform assessments and minor repairs.
Perform locksmithing, door, and hardware work as a primary responsibility, individually or as part of a team.
Perform general maintenance and carpentry, including repairs to windows, blinds, wood trim, door frames, walls, and furniture.
Complete essential facilities duties during inclement weather, emergencies, or as campus needs dictate.
Maintain the assigned vehicle.
Initiate work orders for additional work or tasks identified in the field during inspections or while completing work orders.
Attend educational, technical, and training programs, seminars, and courses to maintain professional growth and development.
Perform additional duties as instructed by the Director of Plant Operations.
Treat campus community members fairly and with dignity and respect, and embody the university’s stated values.