Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Locksmith)

Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Locksmith)

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Department:

Security Dept./Administrative Services Division

Locations:

Valhalla, NY

Posted:

Jan 28, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Ref. No.:

SMML012826

Position 

ID:

196797

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Senior Maintenance Mechanic I (Locksmith) performs a wide variety of journeyman level locksmith maintenance, repair and installation, including the layout of jobs sufficiently complex to require advance planning.

The incumbent:

Installs, maintains, and repairs locks, keys, and electronic access systems across campus; Repairs, installs and retrofits locks for interior and exterior building doors, for cabinets, desks, lockers, machines, etc.; Repairs, installs and retrofits door checks, door travel restrictors, door coordinators, related door hardware, panic exist devices, self-contained exit door alarms and locks, etc.; Fabricates hand tools and parts for lock mechanisms from a variety of materials when commercial items are not available; Catalogs, indexes and prepares simple key control cabinets for the use of others; Duplicates keys for a wide variety of locks; Code cuts and hand files first keys and cuts keys to original factory specifications; Keys and re-keys a variety of locks to one to five levels of keying, to close tolerance; Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition; Maintains record of jobs completed, materials used and make reports, as required; Performs routine and emergency repairs and maintenance, both scheduled and in response to emergency situations, as required; Depending on work location, may operate equipment and devices, participate in snow removal, etc., as assigned; Maintains campus access-control database, key and lock records, & inventory and prepares requisitions as needed; Troubleshoots and repairs security equipment, including alarms, cameras, and low-voltage electrical wiring; installs and configures and access control technologies; Configures, maintains and updates electronic security access control, video surveillance and other security- related computer systems; Works with campus security, facilities, and other departments on security needs.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 The successful candidate must possess either: (a) High School or equivalency diploma and four years of experience in the trade; or (b) Six years of work experience, four of which must have been in the trade;

NOTE:

Graduation from an established locksmith correspondence course may be substituted for two years of experience in the trade. All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and evidence of equity-minded practice in all college policies, practices, and personnel.

PREFERRED

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

It is preferred that the successful candidate possess: Five years in the locksmith trade At least one year of experience in electronic access control Experience using computers and computerized work order system At least one year of experience working for a large organization in facility management A locksmith certification or license and/or a membership with a recognized professional locksmith organization such as

Associated Locksmiths of America/ALOA Security Professionals Association Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE

The position will remain open until filled.

SALARY & BENEFITS

 The starting salary is $61,592. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $76,398. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by