What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locksmith position at UNC Charlotte?
General Information
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Position Number
009671
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN10
Classification Title
FM Tech Mechanical Trades-Advanced
Working Title
Locksmith
Salary Range
$50,751 - $62,130
Anticipate Hiring Range
$50,751 - $62,130
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Division
Business Affairs
Department
Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit
FM Access Control
Work Schedule
7:00 am until 3:30 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position is a specialist in Locksmithing/low voltage electrical/access control, and is considered to be fully functioning in a this trade area. Additionally, this position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work at all levels. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components in assigned zone or core maintenance.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Job Duties
The FM Technician Mechanical Trades performs under the direction of the Lock Shop supervisor.
Duties include:
Duties include:
- Perform all FM Tech Mechanical trade maintenance work.
- Tasks may include but are not limited to: maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components in assigned campus buildings focused on the Locksmith trade discipline.
- This position may also be given the opportunity to perform/learn another trade discipline.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Possess and perform journey level locksmith skills to perform work related to FM Tech Mechanical trade discipline.
- Possess basic low voltage electrical skills to troubleshoot access control system
- Ability to troubleshoot and initiate repairs of campus door and lock issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years’ experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of five years’ experience handling commercial locking systems preferred.
- Possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to provide solutions independently during service visits.
- Possess basic low voltage electrical skills to troubleshoot access control system
- Ability to manage preventative maintenance of campus locking systems.
- Ability to work and perform alone or in groups to accomplish daily tasks.
- Ability to troubleshoot low voltage electronic locking hardware.
- Ability to troubleshoot and initiate repairs of campus door and lock issues.
- Basic carpentry skills as required to maintain and install locking hardware preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate the English language (reading, writing, interpretation and comprehension) required
- Effective skills in verbal, written and interpersonal communications.
- Computer literate and knowledge and skill with Google Applications, Microsoft Word and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
- North Carolina Locksmith license required.
- The FM Technician Mechanical Trades operates assigned vehicles on and/or off campus and is required possess, maintain or obtain a valid driver’s license upon appointment to the position.
- Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.
Work Location
FM - Lock Shop
Posting date
12/20/2024
Closing date
01/09/2025
Proposed Hire Date
01/20/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.
- Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
- Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
- These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
Salary : $50,751 - $62,130
