Specialist I - Locksmith Apprentice

Employer: Sam Houston State University
Location: Huntsville, TX

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Requisition:

202500061S

Title:

Specialist I - Locksmith Apprentice

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 02. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category:

Technical/Para-Professional

Department:

Residence Life Maintenance

Division:

Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date:

02/27/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience working in maintenance or related field preferred. Locksmith experience preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs entry-level locksmith specialist duties. Works with departmental locksmith to learn the locks and locking systems associated with the residence halls and to learn journey level locksmith skills as well as to provide support to the general maintenance staff of the department.

Primary Responsibilities:

Installs, maintains, adjusts, and repairs all types of locks and locking hardware. Must be able to use meter to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair non-working card swiping lock systems. Order and inventory replacement locks and parts for all types of locks associated within the residence halls and Residence Life Maintenance. Uses computers and software to document completed corrective work orders and preventative maintenance work orders. Ability to use the tools of the trade in which the work is to be performed. Performs semi-skilled tasks in construction, repairs and maintenance of structures. Performs drywall repair, texturing, painting, lathe, rough concrete laying, and patch plastering. Unstops sinks, drains, commodes, hand basins, sewer lines, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioner condensate drains. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to electrical (switches, plugs, and light fixtures), carpentry (furniture and doors), plumbing (commodes, faucets, and shower fixtures). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Absence of serious hazards but normal attention is required to avoid injury to self and others. Working conditions are considered fair, but involve more than average exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as dust, dirt, fumes, wet, etc. Work schedules may vary according to the needs of the department or special project. During emergencies, operational failures, and peak use periods, employee may be called in when off shift to work an extended shift. In addition, due to the urgency associated with lock failures, employee may be called in after hours to resolve a lock emergency. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. Position requires driving and operating a University vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier is required. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

This position is required to participate in a rotational on call program with colleagues.

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Position Number:

4N2324

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42557

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.

SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

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