Lock and Key Specialist - DOD Facility

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

The Lock and Key Specialist is responsible for the installation, repair, remodeling, and maintenance of manual locks and hardware. The Lock and Key Specialist will be maintaining an effective inventory with readily available supplies used in fulfilling customer requests in a timely manner.

Pay Rate: $29.08 / Hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:30am

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Those duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned:

• Engage in the performance of all phases of locksmith work, including but not limited to the maintenance of mechanical and electronic locks
• Install and maintains locking system, including but not limited to mechanical locks, electronic locks, computerized locks, and access systems Manage activities and requests from external auditors during annual audit examination
• Aid in the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date electronic records of all locking devices and keys in use on the facility to include pertinent information on personnel to whom keys are issued Train senior and staff accountants as appropriate, to ensure that accounting team activities are completed accurately in a timely manner
• Maintain electronic locks and the user databases needed to operate the locks and maintain access control, programming, and repair of Card Access Control Systems
• Diagnose problems that arise from inoperable mechanisms on outside/inside doors, card access controllers, and card swipe pads; investigate communication problems involving computer modems; installs electronic magnets on perimeter doors and maintains the wiring and power supplies that control them
• Develop and carry out preventive maintenance schedules and applies them to the activities of the locksmith office as directed
• Create requisitions; maintain responsibility of the equipment, materials, tools, and supplies necessary for proper installation; maintenance and repair of locking mechanisms
• Submit written recommendations and reports as required and performs other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or experience required in order to be hired. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Formal Education, Licenses, and Certifications Required:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required:

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in providing related services

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Basic knowledge of each of the following:
  • Re-Keying lock cores and associated pin replacement.
  • Able to use associated computer and tracking hardware and software
  • Able to develop and maintain Master Key systems
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects independently

OTHER RELATED ATTRIBUTES THAT WOULD ENHANCE HIRING CONSIDERATION:

These are other criteria that may enhance the hiring decision but would not rule out the candidate for consideration if not present.

• Prior experience cutting keys and building/installing key cores

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment with little to no exposure to extreme heat or cold
• Major activities include working on PC while sitting, walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing
• Physical effort is limited, to include some standing, bending, light lifting, and limited stretching and reaching
• Must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.