Job Details

Locksmith

Position Number: 7264417
Location: Kutztown, PA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Locksmith

Salary: $40,685.00 Annually

Location: Kutztown, PA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: E2026-0080

Division: Administration and Finance

Department: Facilities - Locksmith Shop

Closing Date:

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Classification: Locksmith

Job Summary

The working hours for this position are Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm.

This classification is an Essential Position. The employee in this position is required to be present at work even when the University closes or experiences a late start and/or early closure.

This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, and electronically controlled locks and devices.

The assigned work involves installing new locking mechanisms per applicable codes and specifications; troubleshooting key and locking device problems; performing repairs, adjustments, and parts replacement; disassembling, resetting or re-pinning, and reassembling locks; fabricating master and replacement keys; and maintaining corresponding inventories and records.

Work may involve accessing a variety of software platforms to identify issues with electronically controlled locks to address the mechanical and electronic issues with these devices.

If employee does not possess CIL (Certified Institutional Locksmith) certification, one must acquire certification during probationary period.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of experience in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of locks and peripherals in a professional capacity or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
3 years of experience in BEST interchangeable core systems and master key hierarchy development.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices of the Locksmithing trade.

Preferred Qualifications

CIL (Certified Institutional Locksmith) certification
5 years experience in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of locks and peripherals or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
2 years work experience with card access/electronic lock systems
1 year experience in keying system design
1 year prior work experience in a Facilities, construction, or education environment
Prior work experience utilizing Schlage and/or Best Key Systems
Prior work experience utilizing SMS/Vanderbilt Schlage software
Prior work experience utilizing CMMS and/or WebTMA
Continuing education and/or professional development within the Locksmith and/or electronica access controls environment with the last 5 years

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

The starting salary for this position is $41,506.00, based on the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5384009/locksmith

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