Senior Door Hardware Technician

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a locksmith to perform independent and moderately complex door access maintenance, supporting campus security with mechanical and electronic locking systems. The role requires at least three years of locksmith experience and a current Georgia driver’s license, with related certifications preferred.

The position involves installation, testing, and preventative maintenance of locks across campus facilities, including key control, and responding to after-hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required and a valid driver’s license is required.
• Three (3) years of locksmith experience including electronic locking systems.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• Completion of an appropriate Locksmith Apprenticeship Program or SALTO systems certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and equipment; perform minor maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Install, modify, test and maintain locks including cored and electronic systems.
• Repair and re-key door cylinders and related hardware.
• Maintain key records and master key systems; ensure security policy compliance.
• Respond to service calls during irregular hours to address safety hazards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Locksmith hardware

Salto networking

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Performs independent and moderately complex door access maintenance work, including detection and correction of mechanical failures. Performs all general, preventative and supportive maintenance tasks. Assists other staff and leadership with emergency and corrective and/or preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects buildings, fixtures, machines and other structural and/or mechanical units, noting need for repair, performs minor maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating
• Responsible for installation, modification, testing and preventative maintenance associated with University locks included cored and electronic locks
• Installs, maintains and repairs locks, door closers, electronic locking devices and related hardware including changing, setting and re-keying door cylinders and plugs
• Fabricates door, desk, file cabinets and master keys, including removing broken keys from locks
• Cleans, re-pins, and lubricated malfunctioning lock cores and picking locks when keys are lost
• Creates and maintains key records including key issuance and key core code roster, updating records to accurately reflect key losses, recording, new key and key returns
• Maintains overall control of a key and lock control system
• Maintains lock shop and inventory control, setting up and maintaining control of a master key system
• Sets up and operates all types of service equipment, machines and hand tools required in lock shop
• Maintains all locks, lock systems and architectural hardware systems within campus facilities
• Complies with University key control policy and provides keys only to authorized individuals, ensuring that key requests conform to established University security and key control policies
• Responds to service calls at irregular hours to cope with safety hazards and/or urgent locks situations
• Cuts new and duplicate keys, stamping with keys identifications

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Required Experience

Three (3) years of locksmith experience including the use of electronic locking systems

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an appropriate Locksmith Apprenticeship Program, Door Hardware Institute (DHI) or SALTO Systems Installer Certification
• Working knowledge of "Best" and "Schlage" key systems
• Knowledge of Salto networking locking system

Educational Requirements

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to diagnose malfunctions and defects in equipment and tools; determine the appropriate corrective measures

Able to locate and correct defects in locks and panic hardware.

Able to disassemble locks and repair and replace worn tumblers, springs and other parts.

Ability to understand and comply with building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, plumbing codes and other technical standards and specifications is required

Able to adapt to changing work environments

Able to work in high places as necessary

Able to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work

Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, equipment and materials, used in a variety of Locksmith trade

Knowledge of low voltage devices for installations, connection, repair and replacement.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the use of tools and equipment

Knowledge of appropriate safety standards

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong Attention to detail and strong organizational and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• MVR

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf