Locksmith, Operations & Maintenance

Position Overview

The Operations & Maintenance team in the Facilites Managment is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Locksmith.

The Locksmith position provides specialized lock and key services to the University. The primary purpose of this position is supporting the Operations & Maintenance team in completing daily service requests. Direction and Guidance on the day-to-day accountabilities will be assigned by the Lead Hand - Lockshop. This position reports to the Supervisor, Facilities Management Operations.

This position requires work to be carried out with the following conditions: within confined spaces, scaffolds, and lifts of heights up to 4 meters, heavy lifting up to and including 25 kilograms, performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

There will be year-round indoor and outdoor responsibilities with controlled hazardous environments. The incumbent must have mechanical ability, be able to use hand and power tools, be able to work on ladders at various heights, and demonstrate a safety-conscious attitude.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Ensuring the proper installation, repair, maintenance, adjustment and operation of all lock and key systems (i.e., locks, keys, door closers, hinges, electrical release mechanisms, doors, etc.)
• Changing lock key combinations by inserting new pins into locks
• Designing complex master key systems for the institution
• Key duplication
• Servicing key equipment
• Making key for locks
• Opening cylinders when keys are not available
• Preparing master keys from code
• Door closers and emergency exit hardware
• Replacing hinges or re-aligning doors, security bars and electric strikes
• Contributing knowledge and experience in the areas of Institutional Locksmithing, Master Key techniques and practices are an asset
• Repairing, maintaining, and installing door hardware devices
• Direct communication with customers, contractors, suppliers and trade staff to successfully complete tasks
• Performing work in compliance with applicable codes and according to the University established standards, policies, and procedures
• Monitoring, and critical thinking skills
• Performs other job-related duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Provincial or Interprovincial Locksmith Trade Certification and 3-5 years of experience in industrial, commercial, and institutional Locksmithing. A 2nd year Apprenticeship in Locksmithing may be considered. Apprentices must provide evidence to demonstrate they are near or at the 1560 hours/year of on-the-job training progress that will lead to the completion of a period of the program to earn their Journeyperson certificate.
• Must be bondable and have (or) in the process of gaining or be able to obtain a Solicitor General Locksmith License.
• Must possess and demonstrate thorough knowledge of recognized practices, techniques, tools, and safety procedures associated with the locksmith trade.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, shop drawings, specifications, and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure and complete assignments with minimal supervision under the guidance of the Lead Hand ¿ Lockshop.
• Must possess knowledge of various building and fire codes relative to door hardware applications.
• Experience and knowledge of electronic access control systems is considered an asset.
• Must be able and willing to work in a variety of environments, including office settings, classrooms, research laboratories including areas that support animals, mechanical rooms, service tunnels etc.
• Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Must have a Positive Can-Do attitude and can work with others in a team environment including mentoring and sharing knowledge with co-workers.
• Must have a proven record of upgrading and updating applicable trade skills and staying current with industry trends.
• Must have proven record of providing superior customer service including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented and have ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to use Microsoft office suite including word, e-mail, mobile communication devices, such as iPhone, smartphone etc.
• Must hold a valid minimum Class 5 Alberta Driver's License with less than 7 demerit points. Learner's, probationary, graduated license, or motorcycle/moped only license will not be acceptable. A drivers abstract will be requested during candidate screening.

Application Deadline: March 26, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Trades Job Family, Phase 2.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.