Multi-Craft Locksmith

$58,500 - $58,500/Yr

The University of Texas System - Austin, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Multi-Craft Locksmith position at the University of Texas at Austin involves providing journey-level technical trade skills for the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of security services in residence halls, apartments, and dining facilities. The role requires a combination of locksmithing and other technical skills, with responsibilities including emergency repairs, installations of locking systems, and collaboration with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations and repair of commercial mortise lock-sets and exit devices.
• Perform pinning of cylinder cores to include master tier.
• Use PDA to change lock codes as needed.
• Respond to emergencies to repair broken mortise locks.
• Analyze computer generated work orders and prioritize repairs.
• Use troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to perform maintenance, repairs, system identification, and equipment malfunctions.
• Work with Key software.
• Communicate and coordinate with supervisor, staff, and student residents regarding needed repairs and work order status.
• Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested.
• Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24/7 and facilitate completion as needed.
• Assist in and perform installations and repair of Door Access system to include Door Management Alarms, Card Readers, Electric Strikes, Electrified Exit Devices, Delayed Egress Devices and Door Contacts.
• Assist and perform installations for CCTV cameras, DVR, and updated video system software as needed.
• Complete and submit paperwork at the end of each day to supervisor.
• Ensure all inventory items are signed out and accounted for daily.
• Sign and close out all completed work orders daily with a description of work performed.
• Drive a UT vehicle to work site, transporting equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.
• Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 5 years building construction, mechanical or utilities trade specified with three of those years being journey-level experience.
• Knowledge and use of tools and equipment common to the trades specified.

Nice-to-haves

• Five or more years of journey level experience in a combination of trades.
• Five or more years of commercial journey level experience as a Locksmith.
• Experience in Installing, repairing, and maintaining mortise locks, door closers, exit devices and other types of locking devices on all types of doors gates and other equipment.
• Performs installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel, and repair of electronic locks, delayed egress devices, Access Control systems and CCTV systems.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions and requests from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Career growth & professional development