Locksmith - Operations Facilities - University of St. Thomas

Locksmith

Facilities Operations

The University of St. Thomas, a private university committed tot the liberal arts and to the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking a Locksmith to work in the facilities department. The University enrolls more than 3300 students with its main campus located in Houston's Museum district.

Summary:Under general direction of a supervisor, repairs and installs all types of door hardware to include: locks, door closers, automatic operators, pivots, panic hardware and electronic locks. Maintains a computerized key control system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and installs automatic door openers, locks,closers, alarms etc.
• Cuts keys and sets lock cores; re-combinates locks.
• Maintains a computerized key control system.
• Operates all necessary equipment and tools such as key cutting machine, engraving machine, power tools and computer.
• Assists other shops in obtaining access to areas on campus as needed.
• Works with contractors when new buildings are constructed to get all new doors on University keying system.
• May serve on special task force during periods of emergency, such as floods, storm, hurricanes, etc.
• Participates in a rotating on-call program
• May supervise laborers in some instances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc.. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
• Requires a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Requires a detailed knowledge of a specialized or technical field. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents.
• The knowledge and technology used in the job changes somewhat over time. Work processes are fairly standard however the job does require maintaining abreast of changing technologies in the field.
• Requires the collection or compilation of information or the selection of the appropriate course of action according to routine well-defined methods, procedures or practices. Basic analytical ability is required, as in comparison of numbers and simple facts in selecting the correct action.,
• Activities and decisions are varied in nature, requiring independent action and judgment in solving common problems.
• Unusual cases or questionable matters are resolved with the job's immediate supervisor.

Environmental Conditions

Working Conditions

Work involves considerable exposure (several times a week for approximately 2 to 4 hours at a time) unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc.

Physical Effort

Position requires moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds, or standing and /or walking for long periods of time (more than 4 hours per day)

Physical Risk

Work environment requires some exposure to physical risks that require following basic safety precautions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by individuals in this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals in this job classification. All job classifications may have miscellaneous job duties assigned on an as needed basis. The University retains the right to assign and change the duties of this position at any time.

This is a full-time benefit eligible position.

The University of St Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer