Locksmith 1 - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

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- $28.08 per/hour

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Utilities Manager/Utilities Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the installation, removal, repair and preventive maintenance of mechanical door hardware on the University campus.

Key Responsibilities

Installs and repairs mechanical locking and security hardware, electric strikes, electronic locksets and magnetic locks.
Performs preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on mechanical locking and security hardware, electric strikes, electronic locksets and magnetic locks.
Prepares authorized new or duplicate keys from existing keys, patterns or codes.
Prepares key codes for buildings, develops master keying hierarchy, and maintains a comprehensive cross reference key file with all pertinent information (locations, number, type, key codes, etc.)
Utilizes Famis charge materials from inventory to work orders, complete daily time card and schedule and close work orders upon completion.
Liaises with Stores personnel regarding procurement of non stock materials and adjustment of min/max values.
Participates in the annual cycle count of the access control inventory.
Opens locks for which there is no key.
Prepares cost estimates, as required
Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health &
Safety act, as well as University and government rules and regulations and applicable fire and building codes.
Maintains a clean work environment
Provides assistance to and receives assistance from Access Control Mechanic 1's as required
Performs other duties, as required

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work inperson on campus.

Required Qualifications

Valid certificate of training as recognised by Best Universal Locks, or equivalent
Five years recent and related experience required
Familiarity with installation, maintenance and programming of electronic access control devices would be an asset.
Computer literacy required
Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety act, as well as
University and government rules and regulations and applicable fire and building codes
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
Reliable and punctual
Ability to take direction
Good communication (oral and written) and organisational skills
Knowledge of tools of the trade
Must be willing and able to work overtime, and respond to after hours calls as required