Trades Specialist 2: Locksmith

Pima Community College•Tucson, AZ

35d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Trades Specialist 2: Locksmith provides installation and repair service for locks and associated hardware and may assist in the installation and troubleshooting of networked electronic security hardware such as card readers and key cabinets. Performs key cutting services for the College and works directly with customers to resolve key problems. Performs field audits of existing assets. Keeps accurate records of specialty parts and materials used and keeps lead and supervisor informed of any changes to existing hardware. Supports the security and access needs of the entire College community and upholds security-related procedures and policies. The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel. This job may have On-call rotation duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and
One to three years of related experience with lock maintenance
or
An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training
Three to five years of related experience with lock maintenance
Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations
Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance and repair of existing hardware and troubleshoots and addresses problems with both mechanical and electrical hardware. Prepares and installs locks and cylinders; replaces standard and nonstandard hardware
Installs and repairs locks independently with only as-needed support from lead or supervisor
Documents problems, ongoing tasks, and changes to hardware. Keeps detailed records of labor hours and parts allocation. May attend cross-team meetings to coordinate large projects
Participates in trainings, planning meetings, procedural reviews, online education, vendor demos, and product evaluations
Orders parts, identifies needs and deficits, manages surplus, and disposes scrap
Creates, destroys, and duplicates keys. Follows security protocol and procedures for tracked and non-tracked keys. Ensures quick turnaround and communications with Key Control to fulfill customer key requests
Serves as subject matter expert for door hardware. Performs regular audits of existing locking hardware and floor plans to ensure records are accurate, detailed, and up-to-date
Serves as the designated responder during rotating on-call shifts and may be called out at any time to address lock problems
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor or lead