Position Focus :

The Supervisor, Lock Shop, Morse Watchman directs the Lock Shop, Morse Watchman activities for the University. Plans, designs, and maintains key systems and lays out work for major renovations.

Maintains security and operates computer key management system. Manages and coordinates activities of a variety of trade personnel engaged in the maintenance and renovation of University buildings and property to include locksmiths, Morse Watchman.

Also assists with supervising and managing activities for other physical plant structural shops (carpentry, millwork, painting, masonry, glazing, sheet metal, roofing).

Supports the Senior Managers in the re-engineering of workforce productivity and efficiency improvements to meet the changing requirements of office, teaching, biomedical research and clinical space.

Creates an environment where employees thrive, grow and excel in the delivery of services to the Yale community.

Essential Duties

1. Supervises the day-to-day custodial and / or maintenance operations of a unit, department, or school building within the University.

2. Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for building maintenance and security develops preventative maintenance schedules.

3. Conducts building safety inspections ensuring that protection and safety systems are in operational order and comply with safety codes;

oversees the installation and modification of safety and protection equipment and systems as needed. 4. Determines staff assignments, tool and equipment requirements, and procedures for projects and work requests.

5. Plans, estimates, coordinates, and follows-up on repairs, renovations, and trade projects. 6. Coordinates activities for service response with various trades;

ensures timely delivery and completion of service work in assigned buildings and surrounding areas. 7. Provides direction and guidance to building occupants and service responders in both routine and emergency situations.

8. Communicates information on the adequacy of safety and protection programs and the need to improve these programs to the facilities department.

9. Interacts with internal contacts to provide guidance on building safety policies, discuss code violations and resolutions, and discuss maintenance and renovation projects.

10. Interacts with outside contacts to discuss maintenance, renovation and construction plans, and to obtain information on fire and safety regulations.

11. Manages a staff of nonexempt employees. 12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree. Seven years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and trades-related experience.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Strong knowledge base in key, lock systems, Morse Watchman repair. Strong knowledge and experience with key software and management systems.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong client relationships and work in concert with others to accomplish goals and objectives.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Proven ability to manage and coordinate activities of staff engaged in planning and scheduling of maintenance, repair, construction and renovation projects, lock and Morse Watchman shop operations.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Well-developed supervisory skills including ability with progressive discipline and performance feedback.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Proven ability to maintain, manage and prepare scheduling, word processing, and spreadsheet documents and reports.

Drug Screen

Health Screening

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here :

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.

Last updated : 2024-08-20