Commercial Door & Hardware Technician

Howard County Public School System; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking a skilled trades technician to install, adjust, and maintain commercial doors and hardware across the school system. The role requires performing routine re‑keying, record keeping, and responding to emergencies to restore secure access.

The position is a 12‑month per year AFSCME role with a current salary range and progression under Grade VII, and is based in Maryland’s school facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 door hardware under the direction of senior technicians or contractors.
• Respond to emergency calls related to door or hardware failures to restore secure access.

Skills

Door hardware knowledge

Lock servicing

Re-keying

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland Class C driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking a skilled trades technician to install, adjust, and maintain commercial doors and hardware across the school system. The role requires performing routine re‑keying, record keeping, and responding to emergencies to restore secure access.

The position is a 12‑month per year AFSCME role with a current salary range and progression under Grade VII, and is based in Maryland’s school facilities.