Campus Locksmith & Access Systems Specialist

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition discounts for employees and DE

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The College of DuPage, a comprehensive community college located near Chicago, seeks an Institutional Locksmith with strong keying systems knowledge. The role covers fabricating keys, installing door hardware, and coordinating with campus police and facilities for key and lock changes across campus facilities.

Requires a high school diploma, Illinois locksmith license within one year, and 3 years of locksmith experience; ALOA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; two-year trade or associate degree preferred.
• Illinois locksmith license required within one year of hire.
• ALOA Certification preferred.
• 3 years locksmith or related work experience required.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Proficiency in English written and oral communication.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge in low voltage locking systems.
• Facilities management experience at a large multi-building campus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and record keys and locks for College properties using a five level keying system.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair doors and door hardware locking systems and exit control systems.
• Coordinate with campus police and facilities management for new keys, locks, re-keying, or changing locks.
• Maintain safes and safe locking systems.
• Read blueprints and key schedules to comply with locksmithing standards.
• Research and recommend appropriate lock systems for projects.
• Maintain and record data in the computerized key/lock system and spreadsheets.
• Manage inventory of locksmith supplies within budget.
• Create and complete computerized work orders daily.
• Coordinate external contractors for locksmith projects.
• Assist in annual locksmith budget preparation.
• Train to install and service 12-volt and 24-volt access systems and handicap door operators.

Skills

Locksmithing

English communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Low voltage systems

Education

High School diploma

Two-year Trade or Associate degree preferred

Illinois locksmith license

ALOA Certification preferred

Tools

ALOA Certification

Job description

The College of DuPage, a comprehensive community college located near Chicago, seeks an Institutional Locksmith with strong keying systems knowledge. The role covers fabricating keys, installing door hardware, and coordinating with campus police and facilities for key and lock changes across campus facilities.

Requires a high school diploma, Illinois locksmith license within one year, and 3 years of locksmith experience; ALOA certification is preferred.