Job Title: General Maintenance / Locksmith Apprentice
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 252679
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary This position is responsible for general maintenance & repairs and will apprentice with the locksmith to learn about the installation, repair and maintenance of campus doors and locks along with our key system. Success in this position ensures safe and well-maintained facilities for students, employees, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Performs general maintenance and repairs. (50%)Installs banners.Changes light bulbs.Changes batteries in smoke detectors.Cleans off roofs and gutters.Assists with various campus set-ups.

Installs and repairs doors, locks, and hardware. (40%)Installs doors and hardware.Maintains doors, door hardware and locks for manual, automatic, and electronic doors.Fabricates hardware and lock parts as needed.Cuts keys and re-combinates locks.Monitors the work of contractors in the installation, maintenance, and repair of doors and locks.

Develops plans and manages key inventory. (5%)Issues keys to faculty and staff; maintains secure inventory of keys.Develops work schedules and plans to accomplish tasks.Researches and gathers information concerning security systems.Develops specifications for doors, locks, hardware and security systems.

Maintains locksmith shop. (5%)Maintains shop and equipment.Maintains equipment, parts and supply inventory.Researches and gathers information concerning security systems.Develops specifications for doors, locks, hardware and security systems.Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.More than one year of related experience required.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Documents to Attach

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of general repair and maintenance.Knowledge of relevant construction codes.Knowledge of general maintenance hand and power tools.Knowledge of doorway installation, repair and maintenance principles.Knowledge of lock installation, repair and maintenance.Knowledge of security systems.Knowledge of department policies and procedures.Skill in the operation of job-related tools, vehicles and equipment.Skill in the fabrication of parts and tools.Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Other Information

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, lifts and scaffolding, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.The work is typically performed in mechanical shop, outdoors, at ceiling heights and in tight spaces. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.