Job Details

Locksmith

Position Number: 6911815
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Locksmith
College of the Holy Cross

Full Time
JREQ-000201

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect-one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

Job Description

Perform a variety of installation and repair duties primarily those involved in the installing and maintaining of all locks and security devices following standard practices and procedures. Use of considerable judgment to plan and perform unusual and difficult work where only general methods are available, and the making of broad decisions involving considerable initiative and ingenuity.

Maintenance of the card access security system Card readers; transfer and RX switches, electric hinges and electric strikes are properly working. Battery back up, printed circuit boards, card access system, low voltage wiring, magnetic contacts, combination locks, card readers
Respond promptly to all calls of problems with the system so that student inconvenience is held to a minimum, and to maintain their confidence in the systems.
Provide supervisors and Assistant Director with guidance/advise on projects within trade expertise.
Work schedule to minimize disruption of campus life, coordinate with other trades and/or divisions as required for smooth work flow. Work with college contractors and vendors.
Report back all failures within the system.
Install, repair, and maintain all types of lock hardware
All standard practices and procedures followed.
Maintain and repair all door closures, exit devices, hinges, etc. within agreed upon schedule.
Making and duplicating key and maintain a minimum working inventory:
Keys are made and duplicated for student faculty, Administration and staff facilities with agreed upon schedules.
Emergency keying and opening services performed within 24 hours.
Duplicate keys accessible in inventory at all times; no shortages.
Assist with other trades if emergency or work load requires.
Accurate records maintained of keys and information and updated within one day of any change.
Records accessible at all times.
Maintain duplicate key inventory
Wear uniform, must be neat with clean cut appearance.

Work Environment:

Wearing of uniforms (shirts, jackets); must be neat with clean-cut appearance.
Safety shoes required (supplied by College)
Safety glasses and equipment as required
Lifting light weight material
Continuous mental and visual attention is required; usually repetitive work requiring alertness and activity. Varied positions such as standing, kneeling, sitting, walking etc. may be necessary to complete work. Depending on location of locks, may be exposed to temperatures ranging from -10 below (working outside) to 80 - 100 (working inside/outside)
May require use of ladders, grinding and cutting machines, drills, key duplicating machine, drills etc. including various other hand tools on a daily basis.
During a typical work day various objects are manipulated requiring grasping with hands, twists and turns of hands, wrists, reaching above, various lifting up/down of weighted items, climbing under/over equipment, pulling,/pushing, fitting hands and fingers into tight positions. The job at anytime may involve more than one physical operations simultaneously.

Accountability/Responsibility

Responsibility for equipment or process, material or product and safety of others
Carelessness in handling equipment and tools and materials could result in some damage.
Normal care is required in performing duties and to prevent injury to self or others. An accident would result in minor cuts, bruises, abrasions to others.
Responsible for own work

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read instructions, manuals, work orders, specifications, charts and manufacturing information.
Use of advanced trades mathematics, together with the use of complicated specifications.
Ability to write work orders, purchase orders and instructions for others to follow
Ability to work independently with limited supervision working predominantly from work order instructions.
Contact with other College personnel and students requiring ability to verbal communicate clearly.
S2 Card Access experience is a plus.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent
Certificate of locksmith
Basic electrical knowledge
A Class D license (standard MA license)
Drug testing and completion of Holy Cross Driver Certification (will be processed by Holy Cross upon offer) to drive Holy Cross vehicles

Hourly Range: This is a full time non-exempt position with a hourly range of $28.50 - $31.50.

Weekly Hours:
40

Annual Work Schedule:

(For Seasonal and Temporary Positions, this will be determined by the manager)

Application Instructions

For all administrative and academic positions, please upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College.

For all other positions, resume and cover letters are optional, but your most up-to-date work experience and educational background are required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

To apply, visit https://holycross.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Worcester-MA/Locksmith_JREQ-000201