Locksmith

Position Overview

Salary Locksmith I - $33.90 per hour, Locksmith II - $35.91 per hour, Locksmith III - $38.04 per hour. Benefits Eligible. Contract Type:
Skilled Craft.

• Manage and maintain a key control system to eliminate unwanted cross-keying.
• Repair locks and door hardware by adjusting or replacing parts.
• Open file cabinets after key loss by picking, drilling, or shimming.
• Open vandalized locks by re-coring, extracting debris, dissolving foreign matter, picking or drilling.
• Change lock functions (i.e. push button to turn button) by changing, modifying, or fabricating parts.
• Change combinations, adjust, clean, lubricate and repair safes.
• Participate in hardware and design master keying system selection.
• Modify, repair, or construct original lock parts.
• Work with manager to formulate immediate and long‑range plans for upgrading hardware/software continuing the campus keying master plan.
• Design master key systems for entire buildings, select hardware, and order same.
• Work with Estimator to prepare job cost estimates for various campus keying projects.
• Work with contractors on hardware and keying requirements dealing with new construction.
• Install and repair door systems including locks, closers, safety glass, strikes and hinges.
• Order hardware, parts and maintain bench stock.

• Two (2) years of locksmith experience that includes hardware maintenance, replacement, and troubleshooting; cutting and fabricating keys.
• Carpentry experience.
• Considerable knowledge of locks and institutional master key systems.
• Familiarization with access control systems including electronic access and key distribution systems.
• Demonstrated competence using personal computers and software;
  Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 80 and NFPA 101.

• Experience installing and maintaining access control systems including electronic access and key distribution systems.
• Experience pinning and installing small format interchangeable cores and master ring cylinders.
• Familiarization in low voltage systems.
• Experience in a large institutional setting.

• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Effectively and safely operate work‑related equipment and tools.
• Accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Work successfully with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, contractors, and the campus community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the public.
• Be a successful team player.
• Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. If the successful candidate possesses a valid out‑of‑state driver’s license, the individual must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

• Perform physical labor including transporting up to 50 pounds while going up stairs.
• Work from scaffolds and ladders.
• Safely and effectively operate a wide variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Working conditions include exposure to temperature extremes, inclement weather, fumes, dust, noise, heights, power tools and equipment, and research‑related activities.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional documents may be submitted to supplement application.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.