Locksmith

**Regular/Temporary**
- Regular

**Job Title**
- LOCKSMITH**Job ID**
- 66469

**Location**
- Central Campus**Open Date**
- 11/27/2024

**Job Type**
- Continuing

**Close Date**
- 12/07/2024

**Employee Group**
- Unifor Unit 5, O&M

**Favorite Job**

**Department**
- Maintenance Services

**Salary Grade/Band**
- Classification 9

**Salary Range**
- $38.61 - $38.61 (hourly)

**Hours per Week**
- 40

**Posting Details**

**Schedule**
- Monday to Friday 40 hour per week
- **Education Level**
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- **Career Level**
- Community College or equivalent formal training in locksmith work. 3 years of experience.
- **Job Summary**

The Locksmith is responsible for performing service work and installation, repair and maintenance of locks, door hardware, and the keying system within the campus facilities and buildings. The Locksmith will work on any locking device that utilizes a key to secure.

**Representative Accountabilities**
- Primary Accountabilities_
- Repair, install and adjust manual and automated door locks, locking systems and security devices; door openers, closers, hinge systems and door hardware.
- Install new locks and hardware on doors.
- Install, repair and maintain lockable hardware such as but not limited to, hydraulic closing fixtures, automatic electric doors, lockers and magnetic keying systems to ensure safety of facilities.
- Respond to emergency and routine calls, for repairs and service to door locking systems and door operations.
- Produce and/or modify hardware for locks, disassemble locks, repair and replace worn tumblers, pins, springs, wafers, drivers and other components of a locking system.
- Cut and stamp keys using a variety of key cutting machines.
- Update and maintain information and records.
- General Accountabilities_
- Operate within established security and safety regulations.
- Remain knowledgeable and current with job requirements through participation in courses, instructional seminars and trade shows as required and/or sponsored by the University.
- Communicate with fellow workers, faculty, students, staff and visitors in an appropriate and effective manner.
- In a position of trust, perform job assignments in an efficient and effective manner.

**Qualifications**
- Education_

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. Community College or equivalent formal training in locksmith work. Membership in The Association of Ontario Locksmiths.
- Experience_

3 years of related experience

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Interview Experience