Locksmith Assistant

About the Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locksmith Assistant to join its team. As a Locksmith Assistant, you will play a critical role in maintaining the security and integrity of the University's key and lock systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of locks and key systems
• Perform locksmith duties, including cutting keys, working with BEST cores, and installing locks
• Assist with Masterkey systems in new construction and renovations
• Provide excellent customer service to customers
• Recordkeeping and basic filing
• Maintaining inventory
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work space
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Basic computer expertise, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work at Mason's satellite campuses and outside of normal working hours to meet operational needs
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery
• Ability to be subjected to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Comfortable with climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crunching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work well independently after initial training
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
• Successful completion of a polygraph examination, thorough background check, and fingerprinting
• No felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of moral turpitude or gross misconduct
• Valid driver's license

About the Position

The Locksmith Assistant will support the mission of the Commonwealth of Virginia by providing a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, and visitors. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

The Locksmith Assistant will work in a fast-paced environment, with frequent deadlines and changing priorities. The successful candidate will be able to work well under pressure and maintain a high level of productivity in a dynamic environment.