Lock & Hardware Specialist

Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Director or designee, the Lock and Hardware Specialist installs, repairs, and maintains all types of locks and hardware associated with the Medical Center locking systems, including emergency egress and master keys, and maintains the computerized access key control system. Work closely with access control vendor to insure timely and accurate input and response to access control system.

Essential Functions

• Monitor access control programs, and participate in selection, placement and maintenance of access systems at all Medical Center locations.
• Assist in installation of access control devices (readers, maglocks, sensors, etc.)
• Establish and maintain computerized access key control system.
• Functional supervision and instruction of others in installation and maintenance methods.
• Interface with other departments to assure work is completed with the least possible disruption to the Medical Center.
• Maintaining records and pertinent data.
• Installs lock devices in desks, office equipment, doors and other units according to blueprints, sketches, and manuals.
• Repairs and overhauls all locking devices including locks containing dual locking capabilities.
• Work within the Medical Center guidelines, defeat locking mechanism to gain access to locked areas and/or equipment as required.
• Operate machinery necessary to make or duplicate keys.
• Set up new combinations for all types of combination locks including large built-in safes.
• Troubleshoots devices to determine appropriate techniques to be followed in repair or replacement of all components.
• While in the performance of routine duties, may be required as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification, where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of locksmith experience
• Knowledge of the mechanical aspects of electronic access systems and door alarm systems.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the repair and installation of safes, locks, lock assemblies, and materials and tools used in the trade.
• Must obtain within 6 months SRA approval (Security Risk Assessment) as per the FBI, Criminal Justice Information Systems and Tier 1 select agent approved
• Bonded locksmith.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.