Locksmith
The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Info

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Posting Number:

S05684P

Position Title:

Locksmith

Department:

Police Department

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Police

Position Status:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Standard

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Open to:

External and Internal

Salary:

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
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University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary:

Provides journeyman-level skills in the repair, resetting, and installation of locking devices and the manufacture of keys. Locksmiths are responsible for repairing, rebuilding, and resetting locks and for cutting keys for locks in buildings, cabinets, and lockers. The Locksmith is responsible for installing, repairing, re-keying, and master keying most door locks on campus.
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience starting at $50,357 per year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain familiarity with the problems which arise in locksmithing work.
• Repair, alter, and install locks, and keys of various types.
• Use equipment, tools, and materials used in locksmith work.
• Diagnose locksmith problems likely to be encountered on the campus of UT Arlington.
• Organize assigned locksmith work, analyze routine and emergency problems, and develop effective work methods.
• Repair locks, padlocks, door locks, and key locks.
• Make and repair keys of various types and operate key machines.
• Set up and reset locks cylinders; rebuild and install locks; lube, repair, and check locks; make parts for locks and change lock combinations by repining cores.
• Requisition needed equipment, materials, and supplies, and see that these are properly safeguarded and recorded.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Other functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or (GED).
• Proficient experience with computer, and the ability to use various Windows-based programs.
• Hold and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with no serious violations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience as a journeyman locksmith with comprehensive experience in the repair, re-key, and installation of locks, and keys including knowledge of SFIC (Small Format Interchangeable Core.
• Proficiency in all phases of duties and responsibilities to be performed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read emails and respond, open and close Work Orders from a computer-based Work Order system.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate with students, faculty, staff, and the Administration.

Working Conditions:

• May work in all weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemicals and chemical fumes, standard office conditions, biohazards, and electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Use of manual dexterity and key cutter, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting and moving.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

• Must be able to pass an extensive police background check.
• Specific job requirements render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.

CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

2

Minimum Number of References Required:

3

Maximum Number of References Accepted:

3

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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