Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith

Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith

Available immediately, permanent full time position.

Classification-Unclassified-$51,422

Job Goal

The District Locksmith is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of locks, door hardware, and related hardware systems throughout the district. This position ensures that all facilities remain secure, functional, and compliant with safety standards.

Essential Functions

• Install, repair, replace, and maintain mechanical and electronic locking systems.
• Service and maintain Yale locks, Schlage, Von Duprin panic/exit hardware.
• Pin and re-pin cylinders; master key systems experience preferred.
• Cut keys and maintain accurate key control records.
• Install, adjust, and repair door closers.
• Install, repair, and maintain panic bar/exit hardware.
• Hang, align, and adjust doors and frames to ensure proper operation.
• Diagnose and correct door and hardware issues including hinges, strikes, thresholds, and weather stripping.
• Perform basic lock picking when necessary for access or troubleshooting.
• Inspect doors and hardware to ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes.
• Respond to emergency lockouts and urgent security issues.
• Work closely with Facilities, Maintenance, and Administration staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school + Training program
- Technical training in locksmithing - X

Work Experience

2-3 years
- Prior experience as a locksmith, preferably in a school district - X

Valid Driver's License Required
- Yes

Scope

Analytical Demands

* - Analytical demands are minimal. Work involves closely following verbal or written instructions and/or established procedures.

Supervision

* - No supervisory duties.

Sensory Abilities

* - Visual acuity and auditory acuity.

* - Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.

Temperament

* - Ability to make judgments and work under high level of stress.

* - Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful.

* - Ability to work as a coordinator and a member of a team.

* - Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.

* - Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Cognitive Ability

* - Ability to communicate effectively.

* - Ability to organize tasks.

* - Ability to exercise good judgment.

* - Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment.

* - Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

* - Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.

Specific Skills

* - Must possess active listening skills.

* - Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.

* - Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job.

* - Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.

Workplace Expectations

* - Maintains awareness of the School District's policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.

* - Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.

* - Dresses appropriately for job environment.

* - Ability to follow directions and give direction to others.

* - Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.

Standard ADA Settings

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard ADA Selection
- Office

ClassroomXOther(to include Physically Demanding Positions) - Office
- Classroom - X
- Other(to include Physically Demanding Positions)

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