Locksmith 1

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Position Information

Position Title	Locksmith 1
Department/Unit	Facilities Management
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number	FM21-24
Employee Group	NSGEU Local 99
Position Type	Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type	Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)	1.0
Rate	$28.08 per/hour
Classification	Locksmith 1
About Dalhousie University	Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary	Reporting to the Utilities Manager/Utilities Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the installation, removal, repair and preventive maintenance of mechanical door hardware on the University campus.
Key Responsibilities	Installs and repairs mechanical locking and security hardware, electric strikes, electronic locksets and magnetic locks. Performs preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on mechanical locking and security hardware, electric strikes, electronic locksets and magnetic locks. Prepares authorized new or duplicate keys from existing keys, patterns or codes. Prepares key codes for buildings, develops master keying hierarchy, and maintains a comprehensive cross reference key file with all pertinent information (locations, number, type, key codes, etc.) Utilizes Famis charge materials from inventory to work orders, complete daily time card and schedule and close work orders upon completion. Liaises with Stores personnel regarding procurement of non stock materials and adjustment of min/max values. Participates in the annual cycle count of the access control inventory. Opens locks for which there is no key. Prepares cost estimates, as required Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety act, as well as University and government rules and regulations and applicable fire and building codes. Maintains a clean work environment Provides assistance to and receives assistance from Access Control Mechanic 1’s as required Performs other duties, as required
Note	Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Required Qualifications	Valid certificate of training as recognised by Best Universal Locks, or equivalent Five years recent and related experience required Familiarity with installation, maintenance and programming of electronic access control devices would be an asset. Computer literacy required Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety act, as well as University and government rules and regulations and applicable fire and building codes Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints Reliable and punctual Ability to take direction Good communication (oral and written) and organisational skills Knowledge of tools of the trade Must be willing and able to work overtime, and respond to after hours calls as required
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Diversity Statement	Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Open Date	05/14/2024
Close Date	05/28/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16628