Locksmith Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

The Locksmith is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of mechanical locking devices and door hardware across the university’s facilities. The position ensures physical security and compliance with applicable life safety and accessibility codes by servicing locks, keys, door closures, and related components, and by adhering to the university’s key control policy to maintain accountability and access integrity Install, maintain, and repair mechanical locks, deadbolts, cylinders, panic hardware, door closers, hinges, strikes, and other related door hardware. Perform rekeying of lock cores and cut keys for university departments, staff, and residences. Maintain and update records in the key tracking system. Manage the university’s master key system to ensure proper structure, restricted access, and secure handling of high-level keys. Respond to work orders for lock and door-related maintenance issues. Document and manage work order activity using the university’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SchoolDude. Provide limited support for electronic access control systems, such as verifying hardware operation or coordinating with technical staff for troubleshooting and repairs. Assist with the service and troubleshooting of the university’s electronic key management system (e.g., Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher) to ensure operational reliability. Collaborate with contractors or vendors when specialized lock or hardware services are required. Assist with installation oversight to ensure hardware meets campus standards. Maintain an accurate inventory of locksmith tools, parts, and commonly used hardware components.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Position requires availability for on-call rotation and emergency lock services after hours. High School Diploma and Vocational Training required. Associate’s degree preferred. 5-8 previous years of direct locksmith experience Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, staff, and other departments, as well as providing training and technical support. Expertise in operating locksmith equipment, including key duplicating machines, key originating machines, and key engraving machines. Proficiency in key tracking and master key software. Capable of managing multiple tasks and completing projects on time, ensuring proper coordination of maintenance and other departments. This is an in person position.

Benefits:

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.