Locksmith

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Work type: Non-Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH
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Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Locksmith. The locksmith will apply generally accepted techniques and procedures, perform highly skilled access control installation, troubleshoot, keep records maintenance, and/or documentation of all campus locking and security devices. The hourly rate of pay for this full-time with benefits position is $30.19/hour. This position is on a Progressive Wage Rate with an increase each year until it caps out at the beginning of the third full year of employment at $37.65.

Work days are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch.

• Adhere to all OSHA and/or Kenyon College required safety guidelines.
• Perform installation and repair of locks and locking devices. Cut and issues keys. Inspects, lubricates, and adjusts locks, locking devices, and related hardware (e.g. combines and installs cylinders. Repair and install electronic locking devices. Install, adjust, and troubleshoot door closers and operations). Install and assist with installation of dead bolts, cylindrical locks, mortise locks, panic hardware, and other locking devices.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC voltage. Read and interpret wiring diagrams. Understanding of electro-mechanical interaction of door hardware. Color and numerically codes conductors. Determine relay positions, contact positions, and necessary switching. Run cable and makes connections to end devices.
• Repair, replace, maintain, and adjust safe locking devices and change combinations as needed.
• Assist in or perform maintenance of office records, work orders, and/or inventory. Keep records of keys issued. Make key assignments within departments and keep records of locations of all door locks and/or keys. Complete necessary documentation for Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Top Desk).
• Assist with and/or perform various miscellaneous repairs, maintenance, and/or other miscellaneous tasks (e.g. assist carpenter in maintaining doors and hardware. Assist carpenters in estimating costs. Interpret blueprints).
• Prepare project materials lists, obtain cost estimates, and order required items after approval of supervisor.
• Maintain a complete set of duplicate keys for all campus locks and a listing of all lock keys.
• Insure that all duplicate keys, records, and code lists are kept under adequate security to prevent unauthorized personnel from obtaining keys or information that could be used to gain access to campus facilities and/or equipment.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned in emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Have at least eight (8) years’ experience in the locksmith trade, at least four (4) of which must have been at the journeyman level or be a graduate of a formal and recognized apprentice or trade school program and have two (2) years’ experience at the journeyman level. Preferred candidates will be recognized by ALOA-SPIA CRL or higher designation.
• Journeyman level working knowledge of locksmithing and industry standards for low voltage wiring installations, journeyman level working knowledge of electro-mechanical interaction of door hardware.
• Thorough knowledge of traditional split pin master keying parameters along with creating new keying systems as well as re-creating existing systems.
• Journeyman level understanding of mechanical and electronic door and lock functions.
• Read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems, arrange items in numerical or alphabetical order.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, schematic, and pictorial form.
• Work independently or with others.
• Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations.
• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand or power tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Kenyon College safety guidelines and procedures.
• Valid Driver’s license.

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