Campus Access & Locksmith Operations Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Tuition assistance

VT discounts

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks an Access Manager in Facilities and Operations to oversee on-campus residence halls, dining centers, and student centers. You will supervise a locksmith and key-control staff, manage 12,000+ cores and electronic locks, and ensure secure access with accurate records and audits.

The role involves developing maintenance programs, working with vendors, and reviewing plans for new facilities.

Qualifications

• Locksmith certification and experience with high-volume lock changes, doors, and access systems.
• Experience with electronic access systems and audit/repair of key records and combinations.
• Ability to maintain confidential, sensitive records with detailed lock-change documentation.
• Experience developing preventative maintenance for doors and locks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong customer service skills.
• General carpentry skills and experience; prior supervisory/management experience.
• Experience using a maintenance management software program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-campus residence halls, dining centers, and student centers access control and key management.
• Supervise locksmith staff, key control coordinator, sign shop staff, and wage personnel; participate in planning and auditing policies.
• Develop, implement, and audit access control procedures; review plans for new or renovated facilities.

Skills

Locksmith supervision

Locksmith certification

Electronic access systems

Key inventory & auditing

Confidential records

Preventative maintenance

Independent work & teamwork

Customer service

Carpentry

Supervisory experience

Maintenance software

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks an Access Manager in Facilities and Operations to oversee on-campus residence halls, dining centers, and student centers. You will supervise a locksmith and key-control staff, manage 12,000+ cores and electronic locks, and ensure secure access with accurate records and audits.

The role involves developing maintenance programs, working with vendors, and reviewing plans for new facilities.