Locksmith - Day Shift

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, Locksmiths install, maintain, and repair locks and keys and other door or gate hardware, and compile and maintain related records. Locksmiths periodically perform maintenance tasks in assisting other journey level workers in the maintenance force.

• Repairs locks that have become jammed or are otherwise inoperative.
• Using tools, removes locking mechanism from doors, gates, cabinets, etc.
• Opens the lock and removes defective parts or debris causing malfunction.
• Inserts new part into lock mechanism.
• Adjusts tumblers and levers as necessary.
• May manufacture keys to fit the repaired lock.
• Installs and maintains the lock and key system in a State facility.
• Using a variety of small hand tools and following manufacturers' instructions installs new locks in doors, windows, cabinets, etc.
• Periodically sets lock cylinders and changes combinations on locks.
• Computes changes in lock combinations and key changes to avoid duplication of combinations and records changes.
• Maintains locks by disassembling them, cleaning, oiling and replacing parts, and, as necessary, manufacturing parts such as screws and springs.
• Opens locks where keys are not available or locks are jammed.
• Makes new and duplicate keys as necessary.
• Keeps extra keys for locks in secure area.
• Estimates materials needed for lock and key system.
• May perform carpentry tasks related to lock and key system.
• Establishes and maintains an extensive record system in order to avoid key and lock duplication and to insure the required security of the facility and its contents.
• Records placement of locks, lock combinations and number of keys fitting each lock; adjusts records to reflect changes.
• Records information indicating person to whom keys and/or locks are issued.

• Good knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment of the locksmith trade.
• Working knowledge of the mathematics needed to determine key changes, changes in lock combinations and the setting of various master keys.
• Working knowledge of facility security procedures concerning the issuance of keys and locks.
• Ability to plan and lay out locksmith work.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, diagrams and specifications.
• Ability to use tools, machines, equipment and materials of the locksmith trade.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform work requiring precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize records.
• Ability to estimate labor and material requirements of locksmith work.
• Ability to supervise and train others in the locksmith trade as required.

• Required: Four years of full‑time experience in locksmithing under a skilled journey level locksmith which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in servicing and repairing locks and related building hardware or training gained by completion of technical courses in locksmithing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: Experience working in a hospital and/or healthcare setting. Valid and current NY driver license.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Schedule:

Full‑time, Day Shift (7:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.) with pass days Saturday and Sunday.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632‑6280.

Anticipated Pay Range: $48,956 – $52,356 per year.

Other benefits include health plans, state pension and generous leave.