Locksmith

CAMPUS FACILITY SERVICE GENERA (IN-CFSG-IUINA)

Campus Facility Services (CFS) is proud to provide all Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a high-quality physical environment. We provide maintenance, grounds, and custodial services for more than 70 buildings and parking garages and over 300 acres of lawns, trees, plantings, sidewalks, and parking lots. The department is also a frequent partner with IU Capital Projects on campus renovation projects and new construction initiatives.

Our Mission - Campus Facility Services (CFS) - People serving the campus community and caring for the physical environment in support of the Indiana University Indianapolis mission.

Our Vision - Earning customer trust through caring, connected, and competent service professionals.

For information about the department, please visit: Campus Facility Services. 

• Installs and maintains locking devices, including automatic door operators and controls. Installs, programs, and maintains hard-wired electronic access systems and stand-alone electronic access systems. Installs and maintains all door closing devices and controls. Installs and repairs panic bars.
• Installs and maintains all door hardware, closing devices, and controls.
• Disassembles mechanical or electrical locking devices and repairs or replaces worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
• Cuts keys, re-keys and re-cores locks in buildings and facilities.
• Creates and maintains records of work performed and materials used. Maintains files documenting mechanical and electrical lock changes and keys issued to employees and vendors. Assists customers with identifying key, lock and security needs; trains customers on systems once installed. Records combinations and lock changes in code books; services safes when necessary. Maintains inventory of frequently used parts.
• Performs other general building maintenance as needed. Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed. Drives vehicles as needed.
• Stays responsive 24-hour a day for emergency as needed. Assist with snow removal activities as necessary. 

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with a certificate in a relevant Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticed trade.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years verifiable journey level experience; OR 
• Department Of Labor (DOL) apprenticed electrical trade.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles and tools specific to the needs of the Locksmith trade.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications.

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 lbs. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Must be available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD.

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