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This highly technical advanced locksmith position performed under general supervision of the Shop Supervisor, Locksmith Shop, Physical Plant, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Duties include installing and servicing state-of-the-art electronic stand-alone access control systems; knowledge of job-related software associated with electronic hardware; experience and knowledge of cutting-edge high-security lock cylinders; and knowledge and ability to read and understand hardware and door schedules. Maintain up-to-date computerized key and lock records, repair locks, design master key systems, install locks and security devices, and repair safes and vaults.

The Locksmiths are responsible for the security of approximately 300 buildings with an excess of 400,000 lockable doors on the Madison campus, including some of the most elementary and sometimes antiquated locks to the most complex, state-of-the-art, and highest security systems available today. They include computerized card readers, Schlage AD 200, and AD 400 offline access control hardware. The locksmiths are responsible for updating and filing more than 40 to 50 thousand pattern keys and many more filed on the computer system. They are code compliant with ADA regulations and are Life, Safety, and Fire Code certified.

• 25% Installs and services various electronic control systems and locks
• 20% Collects, enters, and updates computerized key records
• 20% Analyzes and interprets hardware, door schedules, and lock patterns, updates information based on user requests and needs
• 20% Develops pinning schedules for master lock system(s) for multiple buildings
• 5% Work in Laboratory environments that may contain Chemical, Biological & Radiological hazards as
  well as non-human beings and test subjects.
• 5% Occasionally work beyond 40 hours a week, nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• 5% Maintain integrity of classified information, records and keying for Federal, State & Local
  authorities we may work with as well as the Faculty, Staff and Departments they are associated with.

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Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Mechanical aptitude required.
1 - 2 year experience preferred.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $20.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum salary for this position is $20.00 per hour, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter. We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Locksmith(FP047)

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP O&M/LOCK SHOP

University Staff-Ongoing

280133-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.