Facilities Locksmith

Facilities Locksmith

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 40

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin, and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open, and safe campus climate for all.

• Effective Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works harmoniously with others toward a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity, adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

The Locksmith reports to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance and operates under the direction of the shop lead. This position provides essential locksmith services to support ongoing operations, safety, and maintenance of the university’s facilities. The Locksmith plays a critical role in maintaining campus security and operational integrity through the expert management of lock systems, door hardware installation, maintenance, and electronic or mechanical access control solutions.

The position requires technical expertise in keying systems, lock repair and replacement, and the installation of door hardware in accordance with building codes and university standards. The Locksmith is expected to collaborate with Facilities staff, project teams, and campus stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable access to university spaces while maintaining a high standard of customer service and operational efficiency.

This position is represented by Seattle/King County Building & Construction Trades Council.

• Maintain, service, and troubleshoot a comprehensive range of locks across campus facilities, including but not limited to doors, windows, lockers, file cabinets, and padlocks.
• Design, install, retrofit, and upgrade locking hardware systems in both new and existing buildings to meet current security standards.
• Cut keys, repair locking mechanisms, and fabricate or modify parts as needed to ensure proper function and security.
• Install, maintain, and support mechanical and electronic locking systems, including cipher locks and audit trail hardware.
• Collaborate closely with the Department of Public Safety to manage key control procedures, access codes, and related security protocols.
• Manage the creation and distribution of vehicle keys in coordination with the fleet manager and mechanic, ensuring accurate inventory control.
• Install, maintain, and repair door closers and related hardware to ensure proper function and safety compliance.
• Monitor fire extinguisher locations and conditions, coordinating inspection and maintenance with approved vendors and Campus Public Safety.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling security codes, sensitive information, and personal data.
• Plan, organize, and execute assigned tasks independently or collaboratively, ensuring timely and effective completion of work orders.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely; maintain a clean, organized, and secure workshop environment.
• Comply with all university safety…