Locksmith

The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the central coordinating and support organization for a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges. TCCS, with about 300 staff members, provides exceptional shared services to 9,000 students, and almost 3,600 faculty and staff. TCCS staff work in both student-facing services as well as administrative and operational services. Our numerous departments are located throughout The Claremont Colleges campus in the beautiful city of Claremont, California.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Purpose of Position:

Working independently, the TCCS Locksmith is responsible for maintaining all locks and related hardware in the buildings, structures, and equipment of The Claremont Colleges.

Essential Functions:

The following are the essential duties and responsibilities the incumbent must be able to perform.

• Repair and open locks, make keys, and change lock combinations using hand tools and special equipment.

• Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machine.

• Open safe locks by turning dial and listening to tumblers or drilling through the lock and changing combinations.

• Install locks and hardware for replacement and minor alteration projects.

• Design keying systems for individual buildings and college systems as a whole.

• Specify hardware requirements for the new buildings.

• Make material take-off from construction plans and prepare estimate for labor and material.

• Maintain computer database of locks and keying codes for the Colleges.

• Be knowledgeable of, follow, and promote applicable OSHA, CA OSHA and other regulatory safety rules for all work assigned and ensure compliance by shop staff.

• Operate as lead journeyperson on large projects. Using blueprints, sketches, shop drawings, specifications and related technical data lay out and coordinate work performance of the trade.

• Maintain as-built drawings of work undertaken to depict actual construction variances from design drawings. From blueprints and/or general guidance, assist in preparing material take-offs and labor estimates.

• Must be able to train personnel proficiently in skills that others in this classification or lower classification do not possess.

• Perform other work in general category of Physical Plant Maintenance, repair and alterations as assigned by the Foreman.

Required Work Hours:

The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Will be added to on-call rotation to include weekends. Must be able and willing to work overtime and on-call as needed. Will be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours occasionally. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit.

Required Qualifications: The following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education: High school diploma or the equivalent in a combination of education, training, and additional experience beyond the minimum required.

Experience: At least four (4) years of experience demonstrating the ability to apply the techniques of the trade

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluent English language skills, including speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing.

• Mathematical skills to include as a minimum ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, determine linear measurements, compute areas and volumes of conventional shapes and forms, and compute approximate weight of objects.

• Climb ladders, crawl in attics and under buildings, lift and carry heavy equipment, be able to bend, stoop and work in uncomfortable positions.

• Physically capable of working under all weather conditions.

• Be able to be contacted by telephone during non-working hours.

• Ability to work in a safe manner and comply with all applicable OSHA and Cal/OSHA rules.

• Present a neat and professional appearance and be capable of performing all tasks and presenting oneself in a manner that reflects well on CFS and TCCS, and of promoting the interests of these organizations throughout The Claremont Colleges.

Other: Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License and be insurable under The Claremont Colleges Services.

Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred:

• Working experience with hydronic heating systems.
  
• Completion of apprenticeship or vocational education course.
  
• Some experience supervising or directing the work of others.
  

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate is $25.00- $28 per hour.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

medical, dental, vision,

10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),

group life insurance,

generous time off,

professional development funds,

discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,

access to fitness facilities,

and more!

PHYISICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Active work that primary involves standing and walking:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists, hands, & fingers:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Operate a street legal golf cart, a company automobile, or other heavy machinery:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Read or write electronic or printed materials:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Communicate verbally in person, by phone or another device:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Moving body into different positions to work down low, overhead, or outward:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work involving climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or similar:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work in various environments including low, high, tight, low-ventilation, or confined spaces:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work outdoors in various weather conditions:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work in a noisy environment:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Wear:

Uniform Work or Non-Slip Shoes Personal Protective Equipment



Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.


Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

To view additional information and to apply, visit https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCCS_Careers/job/Claremont/Locksmith_REQ-7165

Equal Opportunity Employer:
TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim to have the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin or ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), military or veteran status, and status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.







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The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and Claremont University Consortium, which provides shared institutional support services, is reminiscent of the Oxford-Cambridge model. The undergraduate colleges include Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. The two graduate institutions include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.

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