Security Hardware Specialist - Plant Ops - Full Time

• Job Description
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At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work

• excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. You'll work with a team of professionals and have access to new facilities. This will help you achieve something outstanding for yourself and others.
• What will you be doing in this role?
• The Security Hardware Specialist performs skilled locksmith work along with examining repair requests and makes appropriate corrections/repairs.

Establish lock/key procedures and standards to ensure accuracy and the integrity of the security hardware utilized throughout Cedars-Sinai. Works with vendors, facilities, and other members of the organization to provide feedback, recommendations and plans for new buildings, floors, offices, and other areas

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• + Installs and maintains security hardware according to manufacturer's specifications.

+ Reproduces keys, inserts new or repaired tumblers into lock via written requests according to key control policies. + Investigates security hardware repair requests, takes appropriate action and solves problems and requests. + Maintains inventory of all keys issued and returned, including for blank and master key, as well as for various tools, equipment and supplies. Prepares requisitions for additional keys according to par levels and assigned projects. + Interprets and creates Master Key Guides/Plans according to specifications of the building/room based on discretion and knowledge of the lock systems. + Fosters a working relationship with all Cedars-Sinai departments to ensure coordination and integrity of the overall key/lock system. + Responds to urgent requests from departments in a timely and requests assistance from specialty shops as needed. + Ensures customer service by communicating with customers and works closely with staff and other departments to improve service. + Completes working logs on a daily basis and includes all pertinent data, work-time and supplies used. + Oversees equipment budget and is responsible for recommending purchasing of new equipment and supplies in order to remain up-to-date. + In collaboration with other departments and vendors, will lead lock/key inspections and walk-through of each project to ensure building safety and standards. + Stays within budget, obtains prior approval for overtime and to purchase equipment and supplies. + Performs key control audits throughout the organization to ensure all keys are accounted for purposes of safety and security. Keep accurate and up-to-date records of keys and locks for each building locations. + Assures safety of all projects for self and other personnel.

• Qualifications

• Job Qualifications:

• Education:

• + High School Diploma/GED
• Required

• Experience:

• + Minimum two (2) year experience at an apprentice level and/or as a locksmith

• License/Certifications:

• + Current California Locksmith License
• Required + Must have a Valid Driver's License
• RequiredCedars-Sinai is an EEO employer.

Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.