• LOCKSMITH, Facilities Management & Planning,…

    Boston University (Boston, MA)


    LOCKSMITH, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Svcs

    Job Description

    LOCKSMITH, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Svcs

     

    Category

     

    Charles River Campus --> Trades

     

    Job Location

     

    BOSTON, MA, United States

     

    Tracking Code

     

    25500074530708

     

    Posted Date

     

    8/5/2025

     

    Salary Grade

     

    Grade 00

    Position Type

    Full-Time/Regular

    DUTIES:

    + Energetic service technician providing excellent customer service.

    + Perform a wide variety of routine duties: such as installing, adjusting, maintaining, repairing and replacing door locks, padlocks, combination locks and other lock hardware including panic bars, door checks, latches, catches and fasteners associated with security and access control.

    + Investigate, repair and/or replace electrified security equipment.

    + Make keys from codes utilizing a variety of equipment including automatic and manual key cutting machines and keep accurate records of keys when they are distributed and returned.

    + Respond in a timely manner to service calls to meet customer needs for building and property protection.

    + Organize lock changes to meet needs associated with academic and residential calendars.

    + Follow all safety precautions and department policies.

    + Available to work any shift or schedule. **Required Skills** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    + Must have 3-5 years of experience installing/repairing commercial lock hardware and/or access control systems in a busy urban setting.

    + Use and maintain a variety of shop equipment and supplies necessary to perform all lock shop duties including computerized software.

    + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and physical ability to stand/walk/bend/reach for significant periods of time. Also, the ability to work outside and in inclement conditions.

    + Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work from heights.

    + Ability to work independently and with others and have some related experience in carpentry.

    + Ability to work with BU's Building Security Systems group related to electronic access control/electrified hardware.

    + Working knowledge of combinatorics and other mathematical skills for master key systems, bitting and coring.

    + Must have and retain a MA driver and use your own vehicle to drive throughout the university.

    + Excellent customer service skills. (Must speak, read and write in English).PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

    + Low Voltage Class D System technician license or experienced in low voltage trouble shooting.

    + Experience installing and repairing lock hardware with a variety of security options, including locks and keys, keypads and electronic access systems.

    + Experience using Simple K database software. _We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor._ **Required Skills** **Job Location:** BOSTON, MA **Position Type:** Full-Time/Regular **Salary Grade:** Grade 00 **To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315652 (https://apptrkr.com/6620159)** Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-5313a0d872b2484680754cc5e24bec5b