Locksmith Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

The Locksmith I performs locksmithing work requiring expertise in installing, maintaining and repairing different types of building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortise and rim, and reloading cylinders, as well as replaces and repairs panic hardware, door closures, locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers. The Locksmith I cuts new or replacement keys, picks locks for which keys have been lost or broken and makes repairs of locks as required under emergency conditions. The Locksmith I assists in maintaining an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment, monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority, and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities

• Performs skilled Locksmith I work by installing, maintaining and repairing different types of building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortise and rim, and reload cylinders
• Cuts new or replacement keys for authorized personnel as requested on Key Request forms
• Repairs locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers
• Picks locks for which keys have been lost repairing or replacing door closure panic hardware
• Makes emergency repairs of locks as required under emergency conditions.
• Provides supervision and directs the work of part-time and full-time staff.
• Assists in maintaining Master Key Systems for University security by keeping accurate records of hardware changes and new lock installations in each building, and repairing, maintaining, and reloading cylinders for locks in the master key system.
• Provides assistance during renovation of existing or construction of new facilities by determining the requirements for locking devices and systems from blueprints, schematics, or sketches, making recommendations for such systems based upon knowledge of available products, and installing or monitoring the installation of locking devices or systems on renovated or newly constructed facilities.
• Provides supervision and directs the work of part-time and full-time staff.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment is available for use by maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment including key blanks, lock parts, levers and springs, knobs, and cylinders, preparing requisitions for replacements items as necessary, and storing the supplies and equipment in a secure storage facility.
• Mentors Locksmith I Technicians to improve their job skills and understanding campus lock systems.
• Where applicable, maintains a coded log of padlocks and records key numbers and associated locks for all campus locations.
• Provides assistance to residents by responding to maintenance issues in student rooms, common areas, and private and common bathrooms.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED
    
    • Advanced trade school certification for locksmithing preferred
• Required Experience:
  
  • Minimum of 1 year experience with lock & key systems or door systems.
    
    • 2 years or experience with lock & key systems or door systems with a certified Locksmith as apprentice or certification from training preferred
• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  
  • General mechanical knowledge and abilities
    
    • Must have skills in the use of hand tools and equipment associated with locksmithing and associated hardware is required.
    • Ability to learn to interpret plans and blueprints and to understand hardware schedules.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Other Conditions: Valid Driver's license

Work Location

• University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR05
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About The College/Department/Division
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville's largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
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