Locksmith II; Capitol Campus

Locksmith II (Capitol Campus)

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Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

• Position #: P137333
• Full-time: 40 hours
• Pay: $27.82
• Location:
  
  37th & O Street NW Washington, DC 20057

The Locksmith II is a full time emergency essential employee responsible for the maintenance, installation, inspection and repair of the wide variety of electronic and manual locks on the GU Capitol Campus. The Locksmith II will help with complex locking systems and will help to train junior locksmith mechanics. The locksmith II will cut keys, provision key fobs and maintain master keying systems in coordination with Lock Shop colleagues.

• Performs all standard locksmith work – for example, installing, replacing and repairing door locks, door closers and related hardware; cutting keys, and picking locks, using all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observing all safety rules, regulations and precautions performs journey level maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices and in response to requests for service, scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, and unscheduled or special projects.
• Serves as Section Leader and performs skilled locksmith work to ensure accurate and efficient repair and replacement of locks; responds to work order requests and supervisor’s directions to repair and replace locks, door closers and related hardware; cuts keys and picks locks; and maintains computer database tracking work performed.
• Responds to emergencies requiring locksmith services to include picking locks, cutting keys and changing locks; and performs on call duty on a rotating basis with other locksmiths 24 hours per day.
• Surveys buildings to determine lock system requirements and sets up key systems; and provides information as requested to project teams performing renovation or construction of campus facilities.
• Ensures the efficient and economic use of supplies and materials to conserve University resources. Draws and/or requisitions supplies, parts, materials and tools needed to make repairs and uses such items economically to avoid undue costs. Keeps supervisor informed of supply/material needs to ensure that adequate inventory is maintained.
• Suggests improvements in service to improve unit operations; provides supervisors and department management with advice and suggestions regarding work methods, procedures, parts, tools and related matters for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and cost of service; and as assigned, conducts tests or pilot programs to evaluate new products, methods or procedures; monitors tests and reports test results with recommendations to supervisor.
• Ensures training and assistance to other workers to improve staff capability; provides on the job instruction to helpers and other workers as assigned and in the normal course of performing daily work; demonstrates use of tools and equipment, and assigns appropriate tasks to helpers and others which enable them to develop their skills in the field; and provides information to supervisors regarding the performance and skill development of helpers and others assigned.
• Ensures completion of paperwork to ensure accountability; records actions taken in response to work orders and other requests, entering such information on work orders and time sheets on a daily basis; and completes and submits such forms and documents as may be required to ensure that such information is properly recorded and submitted.
• Ensures that work complies with all applicable codes and…