Job Posting Title:

Multi-Craft Locksmith

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Nov 01, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

STIPEND FOR LICENSE. This position will be paid an additional monthly stipend of $500 for a current Master or Journeyman Electrical license. The license must be issued by the State of Texas and maintained in a current status. Candidate selected must provide verification of education and/or experience. Work days, area and hours may vary based on the needs of the work group and UHD.

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:   
•     100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  
•     Retirement contributions   
•     Paid vacation, sick time and holidays  
•     Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/  to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

To provide journey level multi-crafted technical trade skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of Security Services work for the residence halls, apartments, and dining facilities.

Responsibilities

Perform installations and repair of commercial mortise lock-sets and exit devices. Perform pinning of cylinder cores to include master tier. Use PDA to change lock codes as needed. Respond to emergencies to repair broken mortise locks. Analyze computer generated work orders and prioritize repairs. Use troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to perform maintenance, repairs, system identification, and equipment malfunctions. Work with Key software.

Communicate and coordinate with supervisor, staff, and student residents regarding needed repairs and work order status. Follow through with written and oral instructions and requests from supervisor.

Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested. Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24_7 and facilitate completion as needed. Must be able to work as a team member independently and in various work areas. Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.

Assist in and perform installations and repair of Door Access system to include Door Management Alarms, Card Readers, Electric Strikes, Electrified Exit Devices, Delayed Egress Devices and Door Contacts. Assist and perform installations for CCTV cameras, DVR, and updated video system software as needed.

Complete and submit paperwork at the end of each day to supervisor. Ensure all inventory items are signed out and accounted for daily. Sign and close out all completed work orders daily with a description of work performed.

Drive a UT vehicle to work site, transporting equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.

Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training. Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

At least 5 years building construction, mechanical or utilities trade specified with three of those years being journey-level experience.

Knowledge and use of tools and equipment common to the trades specified.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of journey level experience in a combination of trades.

Five or more years of commercial journey level experience as a Locksmith.

Experience in Installing, repairing, and maintaining mortise locks, door closers, exit devices and other types of locking devices on all types of doors gates and other equipment.

Performs installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel, and repair of electronic locks, delayed egress devices, Access Control systems and CCTV systems.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions and requests from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$58,500+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished) 

May work in all weather conditions     

May work in extreme temperatures     

May work around chemical fumes 

May work around standard office conditions     

May work around biohazards    

May work around chemicals   

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards   

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation     

Use of manual dexterity     

Climbing stairs     

Climbing of ladders     

Lifting and moving up to 80 lbs 

Pushing and pulling up to 212 lbs 

The successful candidate must successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

Monday- Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM. Hours and days may vary depending on the unit's needs.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.