Journey Locksmith

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a skilled technician to repair and install various types of door hardware, including locks and automatic door operators. This role requires at least one year of job-related experience and a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates must have a valid Texas Driver's License. The position is security sensitive, and candidates will undergo a criminal history check. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Experience with locks, automatic door operators, and related hardware.
• Willingness to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and install all types of door hardware.
• Cut keys and set lock cores.
• Assist other shops with access needs on campus.
• Serve on emergency task forces as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of door hardware

Use of power tools

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Key cutting machine

Engraving machine

Power tools

Job description

Department: Facilities Operations for SS Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Repairs and installs all types of door hardware: locks, door closers, automatic operators, pivots and panic hardware. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Maintains, repairs, and installs automatics door openers, locks, closers, alarms, etc.
• Cuts keys and sets lock cores; recombinants locks.
• Operates all necessary equipment and tools such as key cutting machine, engraving machine, power tools and computer.
• Assists other shops in obtaining access to areas on campus as needed.
• May serve on special task force during periods of emergency, such as floods, storm, hurricanes, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.