Service Technician / Locksmith

ZipRecruiter; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the locksmith industry is seeking a Service Technician/Locksmith to join their team. The role involves performing various technical tasks, including installing and maintaining hardware and emergency repairs for clients. Ideal candidates must possess locksmithing knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a technical mindset. This position offers competitive wages and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Tools Provided

Uniforms Provided

Company Vehicle

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of technical hands-on field experience in locksmithing.
• Good relationship-building skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide accurate customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency work orders for commercial clients.
• Install, repair, and maintain commercial and residential hardware.
• Create and maintain master key systems.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Tools Provided
• Uniforms Provided
• Company Vehicle
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Growing Industry
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Job Title: Service Technician / Locksmith
Reports To: General Manager or Franchise Owner

Key Areas of Responsibility:
The Service Technician position is an integral part of The Flying Locksmiths and is key to the growth of the company. All Techs must have the ability to work well in a high-paced working environment. The individual must work well as part of the team and independently from the The Flying Locksmiths owner. The Tech position is a hands-on technical position geared toward an individual who has a technical mindset. Ideal candidates will have locksmithing knowledge and demonstrate the ability to learn new technical methods and techniques.

The responsibilities of a Service Technician / Locksmith consist of the following:

• Ability to perform emergency work orders, for commercial clients only.
• Ability to install, repair, and maintain Commercial and Residential hardware.
• Safe and Card Access experience is a Huge Plus
• Ability to install, repair, and maintain Access Control Hardware
• Ability to modify hardware for locks.
• Ability to create and maintain master key systems.
• Residential & Commercial Lock re-keying/ Perform Pining of locks.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to troubleshoot with a variety of variables in situations.
• Ability to clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate & service equipment used.
• Ability to read operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers & commercial clients.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to cut keys by code.

Operations Support:

• Receive verbal instructions from Management or Clients/Customers.
• Perform small projects as directed by Management.
• Complete and submit paperwork accurately and on time.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in technical hands-on field experience in locksmithing, access control, door hardware, and other skilled trades.
• Good relationship-building skills with a diverse population including all customers partners, technicians, and all other company employees.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple functions at the same time.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to work safely on ladders.
• Ability to drive in compliance with company vehicle policy.
• Provide a high level of timely & accurate customer service.
• Communicates effectively with the client to determine what services are needed.
• Respond to general inquiries from customers/clients.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to fluently understand, speak, and write English.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to kneel, crouch and stoop.
• Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist, and pull.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work above ground.
• Withstand external weather conditions year-round.