Trades Specialist II (Lead) Lock Shop - Facilities Maintenance

Davita Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Trades Specialist II (Lead) for the Lock Shop to oversee lock and key maintenance across the university's facilities. This role requires a blend of technical locksmithing skills, leadership abilities, and safety compliance. WVU offers supportive work culture and generous benefits, promoting a work-life balance, making it an ideal workplace for you to grow while contributing significantly to the community.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

401(a) retirement savings with employee contribution match

Wellness programs

13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days per year

18 sick days per year

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in locksmithing or related field.
• Experience leading teams or training others.
• Knowledge of lock systems and safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive key and lock program across WVU facilities.
• Lead a team in maintaining security systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Computer skills

Mechanical understanding

Electronics knowledge

Carpentry skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational locksmithing program

Associate degree in locksmithing

Job description

Description

The department of Facilities Maintenance at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Trades Specialist II (Lead) Lock Shop.

About the opportunity:

To maintain a comprehensive key and lock program that ensures a safe and secure learning environment throughout all West Virginia University Facilities. To provide guidance, instruction and specifications in lock selection, application, installation, maintenance, and record keeping. To work closely with user groups and security personnel to ensure that locking devices are applicable to user needs while maintaining proper levels of security and code applications.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week


• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)


• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)


• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)


• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits


• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.


• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Incumbent is responsible to function independently as a unique craft or skill.


• Normally, this employee will report directly to a supervisor and may lead a team consisting of craft Leads, Journeymen, Trades Workers, or unskilled workers.


• Assignments are made on a case-by-case basis as the need arises for the institution.


• Employee is recognized as an expert in the field and will be required to coordinate with other crafts.


• Functions as a team leader, providing guidance to journeymen, trades workers, and any other support personnel as required. Follows procedures and makes work assignments to those individuals assigned to the crew to ensure work is completed in a timely fashion ensuring proper quality and quantity.


• Ensures that proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment are used while performing job duties.


• Receives work orders. Interfaces with Work control, Supervisor, Manager, and requesting party to finalize project needs and scope.


• Provides continual inspection of assigned area to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule recommends to the supervisor major repair needs, assists supervisor in updating deferred maintenance. Assists in development of new key/security policies and procedures. Responsible for keeping up-to-date on new technologies and systems as they are developed.


• Individual will have responsibility to read and review prints on new and existing building projects for repair or construction associated with specific job duties and expertise. Individual will also develop as-built sketches of completed projects.


• Individual will maintain knowledge of state, federal, and local codes and requirements pertaining to maintenance and construction. Individual will attend project meetings and interact with contractors, vendors, and engineers to assure that work meets WVU requirements.


• Determines and recommends to the supervisor the needs of the project in regard to crew size, types of crafts, material availability, equipment, paperwork, safety checks to maintain paperwork and material flow in order to maintain schedule.


• Provides daily reports on actual progress versus projected progress to supervisor. Maintains the original scope of project to ensure project cost control. Informs supervisor of needed discipline and performance problems. Ensures that work group processes all work requests, material requisition, weekly reports, and invoices necessary to complete assignments according Physical Plant operation.


• Completes detailed cost estimates and drawings. Assists supervisor in disciplinary action.


• May fill in for supervisor or manager. Inventories individual assigned work tools of crews. Assists in interviewing of candidates. Assists in the detailed design of projects. Must be able to respond when called during off hours to cover emergency situations


• Must be able to operate computers utilizing various software programs, such as, Physical Plant maintenance management programs involving work orders and materials accountability, building support systems, and other systems as necessary.


• Rekeys locks. Repairs, replaces, installs, or modifies all door hardware such as locks, hinges, closer stops, and coordinators. Repairs or adjust door swing so that it will operate correctly. Installs doors and jambs. Accommodates electronic and manual systems.


• Makes all keys, either original or duplicate, by impression, duplication, or coding. Develops and organizes a new key/core plan for a floor or entire building when a master key is lost. Performs building maintenance for all door security hardware.


• Provides complete written and computerized records of keying systems to all WVU Facilities Management maintained buildings


• Opens file cabinets and security files, repairs or installs new locks on cabinets, fabricates or repairs parts, levers, and springs for locks that are no longer available.


• Recognizes, interprets and designs all levels of keying systems so that top level security is maintained at all times, making a more efficient and convenient working system. Examples are great grand master systems whether in standard pinning or electronic. Works with Building Supervisors and Key Control Supervisors in designing, implementing, and day-to-day operation of electronic and key and lock systems.

Pay Grade: 15

Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-3p

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.


• Must have one of the following:
  
  
  
  • 2 years experience with the mechanical, electrical, and electronic application of the locksmithing trade, including lock systems, lock hardware, and key types.
  
  
  • Completion of a 2-year accredited vocational locksmithing program.
  
  
  • Completion of an associate degree as a locksmith.
  
  
  • One (1) year experience leading and/or training others.
  
  
  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
  
  
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer, mechanical, electronics, electrical, and carpentry.


• Working knowledge of master keying and all types of locking and door hardware.


• Thorough knowledge of lock systems, lock hardware, and key types.


• Thorough knowledge of specifications and codes for safety, fire and disability issues


• Ability to evaluate and assess key systems appropriate for a specific need.


• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer for the purpose of data input.


• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.


• Ability to organize workflow to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.


• Ability to install doors, jambs, and all door hardware.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate work schedules and goals to employees.


• Demonstrated ability to provide continual inspection of assigned areas.


• Demonstrated ability to inform supervisor of needed discipline and performance problems.


• Demonstrated ability to assist supervisor in disciplinary action.

Daily Physical Demands:

• Noise level of keying stamping machine


• Lifting and carrying supplies


• Walking in and around buildings


• Bending and stooping


• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Weekly Physical Demands:

• Climbing Ladders

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting:Jun 17, 2025

Posting Classification:Classified

Exemption Status:Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Schedule:Full-time