Locksmith, UMKC Campus Facilities, 27711

University of Missouri - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO

Educational Services

About the position

As a UMKC employee within the BTS Locksmith trade, you will be part of an engaged and diverse community, interacting daily with faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in the locksmith trade while collaborating with skilled trades such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing. The work environment is dynamic, with a variety of buildings on campus, some over 100 years old and others less than 2 years old, including iconic structures like Scofield Hall. This role promises a refreshing change and a new adventure in your career, encouraging you to apply and explore the opportunities available. In this position, you will perform skilled work at a journey level, which includes the installation, maintenance, service, and repair of a wide range of locking mechanisms, door closers, and exit devices. You will also be responsible for the fabrication, issuance, and accountability of keys for such equipment. Your work will be subject to spot checks and inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and accepted standards of the trade. You will interact with co-workers, other service department employees, and university staff and students, making this role both collaborative and impactful.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, reset, adjust and/or replace all types of locking mechanisms and/or door closers.
• Make keys from duplicate pattern keys on manually and automatically operated key cutting machines.
• Make keys manually from codes, by observing pin settings in locking devices and by impression models.
• Issue and receive keys as necessary.
• Maintain necessary access rosters and lists, card files, receipts, and other records to account for keys issued, received, and maintained in the key vault.
• Maintain a file of combinations for combination locking devices.
• Open locks for which no key is available, utilizing prescribed lock-picking procedures and tools as directed by proper authority.
• Maintain and repair coin vending devices serviced by the university.
• Lock and unlock various rooms and offices as assigned.
• Assist with preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports, and maintenance of records.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; demonstrated skills may offset requirements.
• Minimum of 4 years of actual experience in the locksmith trade, including apprentice or vocational training.
• Knowledge and skill in the maintenance and use of tools, equipment, and materials of the trade.
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination are required.
• Access to keys and ability to open locks requires a person of appropriate character.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Benefits

• Caregiver leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave