Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Housing Locksmith
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Housing Locksmith
The primary purpose/objective/mission of the Housing Locksmith Unit is to support the mission of University Housing & Residence Life by providing a physically secure environment for residential students living in campus residence halls by maintaining locks, doors, and electronic access hardware. The Housing Locksmith performs general and preventative maintenance services on all locks and doors within the campus housing system. This includes developing, maintaining, and installing door lock hardware systems both electronic and physical for the university housing community, and management of the housing key system. Responsibilities include: Installs, repairs, and maintains mechanical and electronic locks and door closures. Programs electronic locks. Works extensively with RS2 and Sargent ASSA software (LCT) to maintain the 3500 Persona Wi-Fi locks which includes data entry and programming devices as new locks in system, and updating firmware and troubleshooting various issues with electronic components. Works with RS2 to troubleshoot issues with IDH locks and any other hardwired locks in Housing. Maintains and provides upkeep of equipment inventory and work order records. Provides customer service and assistance to staff and customers in troubleshooting lock and key systems. Manages housing key system. Practices personal accountability and follows code of conduct, laws, policies, and procedures and in compliance with training and certification required of the position. Required Qualifications include: High school diploma or equivalent; Generally, 1-2 years of related experience; Must possess a bonded locksmith and safe lock servicing certification, Foley Belsaw certification, advanced locksmith certification, best certified in keystone 600 master keying product, ASSA ABLOY, BEST, Von Duprin, Schlage, Sargent, and/or DCJS Locksmith certification, or ability to obtain such certifications; Knowledge of technical door and locksmith trades; Knowledge of locksmith practices and terminology; Knowledge of master keying and master key systems; Possess locksmith skills consisting of key cutting ability; Demonstrated ability to install, repair, and rekey locks; Computer skills to include technical skills of current applications and databases; Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and verbal/written communication skills; Excellent public relations/customer service skills; Ability to communicate respectfully to internal and external customers, appreciates diversity and respects differences, and maintains confidentiality; Ability to work with teams or independently with minimal supervision at times; Ability to work independently and solve problems involving many variables; Other attributes include having a dependable work ethic, and a high level of integrity, honesty, and accountability; Ability to pass a rigid background check, to include a polygraph; Must be willing to serve in an on-call capacity when required; and Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411. Preferred Qualifications include: Vocational or technical training in related field; and Generally, 2+ years of related experience. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Housing Locksmith at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information. Equal Opportunity Employer
The primary purpose/objective/mission of the Housing Locksmith Unit is to support the mission of University Housing & Residence Life by providing a physically secure environment for residential students living in campus residence halls by maintaining locks, doors, and electronic access hardware. The Housing Locksmith performs general and preventative maintenance services on all locks and doors within the campus housing system. This includes developing, maintaining, and installing door lock hardware systems both electronic and physical for the university housing community, and management of the housing key system. Responsibilities include: Installs, repairs, and maintains mechanical and electronic locks and door closures. Programs electronic locks. Works extensively with RS2 and Sargent ASSA software (LCT) to maintain the 3500 Persona Wi-Fi locks which includes data entry and programming devices as new locks in system, and updating firmware and troubleshooting various issues with electronic components. Works with RS2 to troubleshoot issues with IDH locks and any other hardwired locks in Housing. Maintains and provides upkeep of equipment inventory and work order records. Provides customer service and assistance to staff and customers in troubleshooting lock and key systems. Manages housing key system. Practices personal accountability and follows code of conduct, laws, policies, and procedures and in compliance with training and certification required of the position. Required Qualifications include: High school diploma or equivalent; Generally, 1-2 years of related experience; Must possess a bonded locksmith and safe lock servicing certification, Foley Belsaw certification, advanced locksmith certification, best certified in keystone 600 master keying product, ASSA ABLOY, BEST, Von Duprin, Schlage, Sargent, and/or DCJS Locksmith certification, or ability to obtain such certifications; Knowledge of technical door and locksmith trades; Knowledge of locksmith practices and terminology; Knowledge of master keying and master key systems; Possess locksmith skills consisting of key cutting ability; Demonstrated ability to install, repair, and rekey locks; Computer skills to include technical skills of current applications and databases; Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and verbal/written communication skills; Excellent public relations/customer service skills; Ability to communicate respectfully to internal and external customers, appreciates diversity and respects differences, and maintains confidentiality; Ability to work with teams or independently with minimal supervision at times; Ability to work independently and solve problems involving many variables; Other attributes include having a dependable work ethic, and a high level of integrity, honesty, and accountability; Ability to pass a rigid background check, to include a polygraph; Must be willing to serve in an on-call capacity when required; and Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411. Preferred Qualifications include: Vocational or technical training in related field; and Generally, 2+ years of related experience. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Housing Locksmith at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information. Equal Opportunity Employer