Locksmith Electronic Specialist (Onsite)

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Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's Faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and is No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

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Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good, breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Housing and Residence Life is passionate about the Georgia Tech residential student experience. With 97% of all first-year students choosing to live on campus, we create spaces and opportunities for Yellow Jackets to grow and connect from their first day of college through their graduate studies. We are proud to support our student's personal development and academic endeavors while providing a safe and comfortable living environment.

Our department is a large and complex organization supporting over 8,700 on-campus residents among 49 traditional halls, suites, and apartments, some of which were constructed for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Our team of 200+ professional staff and 300+ student staff among seven departments support residents directly and indirectly with their unique talents.

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Perform skilled work involved in installing, maintaining, and repairing locks and locking systems. Execute electronic door access/proximity card work orders throughout the housing complex. This position will interact on a regular basis with campus staff and students. This position typically will advise and counsel: campus staff and students. This position will supervise: NA.

Job Duty 1 -

Perform preventive maintenance on doors, related hardware, control panels, and power supplies supporting centralized electronic access systems.

Job Duty 2 -

Install, maintain, and repair door hardware, standard and electronic locks, ADA devices, auto-operators, vehicle gate operators, dialers, door alarms, and door hardware.

Job Duty 3 -

Combinate and install cores, make and distribute keys.

Job Duty 4 -

Perform data entry to manage key database and card access privileges and access packages. Input, maintain, and backup lock, key databases, and data in access software, including gate and office dialer systems.

Job Duty 5 -

Perform on-site repairs to door lock hardware, including low voltage and ADA-related hardware. Reorder and restock products. Train various other locksmith employees in proper care and service as primary responders for all hardware associated with the campus proximity card system.

Job Duty 6 -

Interface with campus buzz card office and administrative personnel for routine updates and system management requirements.

Job Duty 7 -

Complete paperwork on daily worksheets, work requests, reports, and key audits.

Job Duty 8 -

Create work requests for wireless locks based on daily Lock Status Reports.

Job Duty 9 -

Share in after-hours on-call pager duties on a rotating schedule.

Job Duty 10 -

Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements

Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience

Five to seven years of job-related experience

Other Required Qualifications

Overnight travel required; flexibility in on-site daily service hours

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Low voltage license or certificate

Hourly Range: $20.68-$28.12/hr.

Job Grade (Internal Candidates): C7

SKILLS

This job requires advanced knowledge of locks and related electronic equipment for electronic access systems; working knowledge of building support/maintenance, installation of equipment, motor vehicle operation, reading prints, drawings, schematics, building security and purchasing; interpersonal communication skills; and basic knowledge of office related computer applications, and operation and maintenance of standard office equipment, electrical/electronic instrumentation, machine tools, motor vehicles, and hand/power tools.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: .

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not require a security clearance.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Department: Housing and Residence Life

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit Georgia Tech's for more information.