What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Locksmith position at Purdue University?
Job Description
What You'll be Doing:
Install hardware in wood and metal doors, cabinets, desk drawers, cases, and similar fixtures, including locks, closers, knobs, thumb turns, and panic hardware. Work from blueprints or develop drawings as needed. Cut door pockets, drill holes, and fit and test locks and other hardware. Perform lock pinning, keying, key system generation, re-keying operations, and key-making. Reset safe combinations and perform repairs as needed. Disassemble and repair various locks, including padlocks, combination locks, deadbolts, safes, and door locks. Shorten steel and wooden doors and reset or repair thresholds using expansion anchors and cement drills. Install doors and frames. Open broken locks or locks for which keys are unavailable using specialized lock tools. Train and assist lower-level locksmiths. Overtime may be required. The position requires carrying a pager and being subject to 24-hour callback.
The typical work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Benefits
Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.
What You'll be Doing:
Install hardware in wood and metal doors, cabinets, desk drawers, cases, and similar fixtures, including locks, closers, knobs, thumb turns, and panic hardware. Work from blueprints or develop drawings as needed. Cut door pockets, drill holes, and fit and test locks and other hardware. Perform lock pinning, keying, key system generation, re-keying operations, and key-making. Reset safe combinations and perform repairs as needed. Disassemble and repair various locks, including padlocks, combination locks, deadbolts, safes, and door locks. Shorten steel and wooden doors and reset or repair thresholds using expansion anchors and cement drills. Install doors and frames. Open broken locks or locks for which keys are unavailable using specialized lock tools. Train and assist lower-level locksmiths. Overtime may be required. The position requires carrying a pager and being subject to 24-hour callback.
The typical work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Apply Today!
Benefits
Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:
- Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
- Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
- Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
- Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5 years of locksmith experience
- Locksmith certification and University locksmith experience preferred
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers and customers
- Must have ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and able to read and interpret blueprints
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of the relevant equipment, machines and tools is required to promote security and protection of people, data and property
- Must be able to install equipment to meet appropriate standards
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer skills and a familiarity with word processors and spreadsheets
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 to 80 lbs. frequently, and up to 100 lbs. or more occasionally
- Exposure to adverse conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, machinery, moving parts, sharp objects, low voltage electricity and steam pipes and tunnels
- Valid driver’s license is required
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
- Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 3
- Pay Band: S050
- Job Code: 20004056
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.