Technician, Door and Hardware

Howard County Public School System•Thomasville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled technical work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of doors, locks, safes, and access control systems. Employees in this classification perform advanced door and locksmithing tasks, including re-keying, pinning cores, and re-combination of safes. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed periodically for adherence to standards and completion of assignments. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the security, safety, and accessibility of all HCPSS facilities, supporting the Strategic Call to Action by ensuring a secure and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Five years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing doors and related hardware, which may include card access systems, automatic door openers and locks.
Knowledge of the methods, equipment and tools of the locksmithing/hardware technical trade.
Working knowledge of various key lock systems including electric/electronic locking devices.
Ability to install, repair, adjust, and/or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts in locks, locking systems, door closures and locking devices.
Ability to install, maintain, repair Mortise locks, deadbolts, cylindrical locks, file cabinet and desk drawer locks.
Ability to open locks, re-key locks, and make new keys using key cutting machine for various types of locks.
Ability to install, repair, assemble and disassemble a wide variety of locks and safes.
Ability to repair different types of windows and door glass units.
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the locksmith trade.
Ability to service automatic operators, electronic exit devices and strikes.
Ability to advise the proper type of hardware to use on doors and window casings.
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with fellow workers, supervisors, administrators and other staff.
Ability to work with administration in schools on security issues, key issues, and door access issues.
Ability to work well in a team environment, handling multiple assignments, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an educational and/or government institution.
Electrical knowledge of basic electronics and electrical theory, principles of microprocessor-controlled equipment and multi-metering instruments.
Certification from American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM).
Registered Locksmith Certification from Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA).
Training Certification from Best Lock Institute and Medico Keymaster X4 patented key systems.
Training Certification from Sentry Safes and Gardall Safes.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair all aspects of commercial doors and window systems including but not limited to, weather-stripping, door closures, hinges, mortise locks, cylindrical locks, deadbolt locks, and classroom intruder locks.
Install, troubleshoot, repair automatic door openers and electrified door hardware on doors with card reader access for security.
Record keying systems and key schedules of each school facility building, solve keying problems, re-key locks to satisfy security needs.
Open and set combination for various types of depository safes, cut keys to replace lost keys for file cabinets and desk drawer locks.
Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate accessibility and safety/security concerns.
Review construction plans, coordinate hardware schedules with architects, and inspect new hardware installations.
Use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
Use safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
Correct any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.