Locksmith

Req #: 237502Department: FACILITIES SERVICES AND CAMPUS OPERATIONSPosting Date: 08/08/2024Closing Info:

Closes On 08/22/2024Salary: $4,747 - $6,302 per monthShift: First ShiftNotes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908a11y.pdf)As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.The Department of Facilities Services and Campus has an outstanding opportunity for a Locksmith (NE S WFSE Trades) to join their team. UW Bothell is looking for a knowledgeable and customer-oriented Locksmith to join our Facilities Services and Campus operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities services team in providing quality locksmithing services to our campus community.The ideal Locksmith should be capable of working independently in troubleshooting and completing routine assignments.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform the following typical tasks:

The ideal candidate will have experience in journeyman level locksmith work requiring expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing different types of building locks including combination key cores, cylindrical, unit, mortise and rim, and reload cylinders, repairing various types of locking mechanisms and other door hardware, as well as locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers.

Rekeying buildings, installs, services, and have good knowledge maintaining electric strikes, magna-locks, motion detectors, card readers, power supplies, circuit breakers, solenoids, transmitter wall switches, automatic door openers and controls, panic bars, door closers, and digital entry systems.

The locksmith will be responsible for cutting new or replacement keys, picks locks for which keys have been lost or broken and makes repairs of locks as required under emergency conditions. The locksmith will also be responsible for surveying building locks and locking systems to determine if adequate building security is provided, maintains building key code records, maintains security with respect to key codes and all mechanical security systems, maintains lock key shop security, maintains an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment, and monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority.

Experience with a CMMS system.

Strong Key management experience desired.

Experience testing ADA doors for proper opening and closure standards. ( https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/2010-stds/ )CORE COMPETENCIESM Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness

Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively

Anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems

Be responsible and accountable

Use organizational skills and provide attention to details

Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude

Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous

Exhibit a professional work ethic

Continuously promote a safe work environment

Must be able to work both independently and as a team member.

Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment

Regular and predictable attendance is required.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Three years’ full-time work experience as a locksmith helper/trainee.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or the equivalent.

A four-year apprenticeship or specific technical training related to locksmithing is preferred.

At least six years of experience as a locksmith and familiarity with Medeco Locking Systems is preferred.CONDITITONS OF EMPLOYMENT Shift: First Shift (Mon-Fri 7:00 A.M. –3:30 P.M.)

This position is designated as one that performs an essential function. This means that the position’s incumbent must continue to report to work as directed in the event that the University suspends operations because of severe weather, natural disaster, or other emergency conditions.University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.