Mechanic, Door and Hardware

ABOUT USThe Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024
-2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the

Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely .Job Posting End Date:11-18-2026

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Mechanic, Door and HardwareABOUT USThe Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024
-2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

DESCRIPTION This is skilled trade work involving the installation, adjustment, maintenance, and minor repair of commercial doors, door frames, locks, and associated hardware throughout the school system. Employees in this classification perform routine and moderately complex door and hardware tasks under general supervision. Work is reviewed for quality, completeness, and adherence to established standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION SA combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in commercial door and hardware work including lock servicing, re-keying, and installation/repair of metal, wood, and fire-rated doors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Education:

Training Certification from Best Lock Institute and Medico Keymaster X4 patented key systems.

Training Certification from Sentry Safes and Gardall Safes.

Experience:

Experience working in an educational or government setting.

Familiarity with basic electronics and powered door operator systems.

Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Certifications:

Certification from American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM).ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Install, adjust, and maintain commercial doors and door hardware including mortise locks, cylinder locks, deadbolts, door closers, hinges, strikes, weatherstripping, glazing, and related components.

Conduct preventative maintenance inspections of doors and hardware, reporting damage or deficiencies and make repairs to ensure safety and security.

Perform routine re-keying and pinning of cores for locks in accordance with existing keying systems and schedules. Maintain accurate records of keying changes and hardware work.

Assist in troubleshooting and repairing automatic door openers and basic electrified…