Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 23296

　　For questions regarding this position, please contact:

　　Kathy Jahnke at 406-994-6774 or [email protected]

　　Classification Title Carpenter, Locksmith

　　Working Title Locksmith

　　Brief Position Overview

　　Montana State University manages building locks and access at an institutional level including hierarchical mechanical key systems, mechanical access control systems (touchpads); electronic access control systems, and electronic key distributing systems. Facilities Services Locksmiths perform locksmithing and access control work including maintenance, replacement, management, and support of these systems.

　　Position Number 4N0581

　　Department Facility Services

　　Division University Services

　　Appointment Type Skilled Craft

　　Contract Term Fiscal Year

　　Semester

　　If other, specify From date

　　If other, specify End date

　　FLSA Non-Exempt

　　Union Affiliation Carpenters

　　FTE 1.0

　　Benefits Eligible Eligible

　　Salary Locksmith: $28.34/hr

　　Contract Type Skilled Craft

　　If other, please specify

　　Recruitment Type Open

　　Position Details

　　General Statement

　　Locksmiths for the department of Facilities Services provide a range of services including management of security keying hierarchy system; managing and maintaining an electronic access system; managing and maintaining an electronic key distribution system, cutting new and duplicate keys; installing door hardware; changing combinations; repairing safes; and modifying, repairing, designing and constructing original lock parts. The person in this position must possess excellent communication and customer service skills as well as problem solving abilities.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Manage and maintain a key control system to eliminate unwanted cross-keying.

　　Repair locks and door hardware by adjusting or replacing parts.

　　Re-key door locks.

　　Open file cabinets after key loss by picking, drilling, or shimming.

　　Open vandalized locks by re-coring, extracting debris, dissolving foreign matter, picking or drilling.

　　Change lock functions (i.e. push button to turn button) by changing, modifying, or fabricating parts.

　　Change combinations, adjust, clean, lubricate and repair safes.

　　Participate in hardware and design master keying system selection.

　　Modify, repair, or construct original lock parts.

　　Work with manager to formulate immediate and long-range plans for upgrading hardware/software continuing the campus keying master plan.

　　Design master key systems for entire buildings, select hardware, and order same.

　　Work with Estimator to prepare job cost estimates for various campus keying projects.

　　Work with contractors on hardware and keying requirements dealing with new construction.

　　Install and repair door systems including locks, closers, safety glass, strikes and hinges.

　　Order hardware, parts and maintain bench stock.

　　Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　CARPENTER , LOCKSMITH – REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

　　Two (2) years of locksmith experience that includes hardware maintenance, replacement, and troubleshooting; cutting and fabricating keys.

　　Carpentry experience.

　　Considerable knowledge of locks and institutional master key systems.

　　Familiarization with access control systems including electronic access and key distribution systems.

　　Demonstrated competence using personal computers and software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic calendars, and email. Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

　　Working knowledge of NFPA 80 and NFPA 101.

　　Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　CARPENTER , LOCKSMITH – PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

　　Experience installing and maintaining access control systems including electronic access and key distribution systems.

　　Experience pinning and installing small format interchangeable cores and master ring cylinders.

　　Familiarization in low voltage systems.

　　Experience in a large institutional setting.

　　The Successful Candidate Will

　　Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment;

　　Effectively and safely operate work-related equipment and tools;

　　Accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures;

　　Work successfully with minimal supervision;

　　Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, contractors, and the campus community;

　　Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the public;

　　Be a successful team player;

　　Provide excellent customer service;

　　Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

　　Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

　　Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)

　　This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

　　Physical Demands

　　Position duties require the ability to meet the physical demands affiliated with maintenance, repair, renovation, and replacement of University facilities. With or without reasonable accommodation, must be able to: perform physical labor including transporting up to 50 pounds while going up stairs; work from scaffolds and ladders; perform overhead work; safely and effectively operate a wide variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles. Working conditions include exposure to temperature extremes, inclement weather, fumes, dust, noise, heights, power tools and equipment, and research-related activities.

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

　　This position has supervisory duties? No

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Number of Vacancies 1

　　Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Open Date

　　Close Date

　　Applications will be:

　　Screening of applications will begin on December 22, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

　　Special Instructions

　　Diversity Statement

　　Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

　　In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

　　MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html