Locksmith Technician

Affordable Locksmith Hawaii is a lock, door, and security hardware services company servicing Hawaii’s security needs since 1991. Locally owned and operated, we serve a wide variety of customers in the residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, office, hotel, facilities, and government industries. We are seeking part-time and full-time apprentice/entry level and experienced Locksmith Technicians based on Oahu (Honolulu, Hawaii), to service residential and commercial doors and locks. If you enjoy lots of physical activity and sunshine, problem-solving, interacting with people, and working outside the office in the field, this is a great opportunity! We are expanding our team and are interested in hiring individuals who possess good communication skills, work ethic, enjoy learning new things, and a desire to build a career with us on a long term basis.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

* Unlock automotive, residential, and commercial locks

* Change keys (rekey) for a wide variety of residential and commercial grade locks

* Establish and maintain master key systems

* Install and service high security key systems

* Originate and duplicate keys

* Install, adjust, repair, and replace various grades and types of locks such as deadbolts, padlocks, locks on cabinets, lockers, desks, gates, panic bars, latches, door closers, and combination locks

* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on locks, doors, locking controls, and other security related hardware

* Service electrical locks and access controls such as, door strikes, mag locks, and electrified hardware

* Troubleshoot issues at the job site and also through pictures, text, talk, and email

* Determine tools, hardware, and equipment needs

* Drive to and from multiple job sites, suppliers, and vendor offices within reasonable amount of time during work shift

* Process work orders, estimates, sales, and materials/parts information using a computer and mobile phone (apps) and other electronic devices

* Assist with coordinating logistics among staff, project managers, customers, other trades, safety personnel, vendors, and suppliers

* Maintain company vehicle inventory and clean office workstations

* Provide excellent customer service

Qualifications:

* High School Degree or equivalent

* Valid Driver’s License

* Locksmith, handyman experience is preferred, but not required

* Ability to safely operate hand tools, equipment, and machinery needed to complete work

* General construction/fabrication experience is a plus, but not required

* Ability to operate a vehicle (ie. truck, van), machinery, and other equipment for long periods of time

* Welding, electrical, and carpentry or finish-work skills are beneficial, but are not required

* Basic computer (email, search engine) and smart phone/mobile device skills

* Read, write, speak and comprehend English language in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and also ratios, percentages, and measurements

* Ability to use a tape measure and other tools to take measurements

* Willingness to work overtime and occasional neighbor island and overnight travel

* Ability to take mechanical aptitude and mathematics tests

* Must be able to clear a background check with drug and alcohol testing

* Ability to obtain security clearance (airport, military bases, other restricted locations)

Physical Conditions:

* Lift and carry objects of varying weights, with and/or without assistance and/or reasonable accommodation

* Frequent walking, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, carrying

* Climb and stand on stairs, ladders, sometimes for extended periods of time

* Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling of materials, tools, equipment, etc.

* Exposure to fumes from paint, varnish, drywall, caulk, and other sealants and finishes

* Work with hands and tools for extended periods of time outdoors at uncovered (open-air) areas and non air conditioned (A/C) environments

* Exposure to continuous drilling, scraping, tapping, sawing, and other various construction-type noises

* Exposure to electrical and magnetic wiring/cabling, circuit boards, conductors, and currents

Work Schedule:

* Monday to Saturday

* 16 to 40+ hours per week

* Assignment to an evening and weekend work shift on a rotating basis

* Overtime for emergency work, including weekends and holidays

Benefits:

* Health insurance

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Sick leave

* Vacation leave

* Holidays

* Hourly pay

* Overtime pay

* Retirement savings plan

* Continuing education and training

* Company uniforms

* Company vehicle

* Company mobile phone