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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides locksmith services to the organization by installing, repairing, inspecting, and recombining mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic locking and monitoring devices and door hardware.
• Makes new keys from duplications, impressions, and key codes from a variety of key blanks.
• Inspect, repair and/or rekey doors, cabinets, padlocks, electric panel locks, cylindrical locks, and mechanical and electro technical combination locks.
• Maintains records and files.
• Plans code set-ups, and cuts keys for Master and Grandmaster key locking systems for individual locks and total buildings.
• Communicates directly with customer to resolve issues within a timely and appropriate manner.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Opens safes with unknown combinations.
• Unlocks doors and equipment due to lockouts.
• Maintains inventory of key blanks, panic bar systems, cores and other related materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance and changes combinations on safes, vault doors, safe deposit boxes, and similar containers.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of Lockshop area and equipment.
• Provides locking security, safety information, and technical advice to staff and trains them on the proper use of equipment.
• Interprets building blue prints.
• Maintains an inventory of key blanks, panic bar systems, safes, vault doors, and safe deposit boxes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of experience as a journeyman locksmith, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training (including internal training).
• Certifications such as an Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOLA) not necessary, but a plus.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Some positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop and twist and walk for a distance of up to one mile within a shift.
• Must be able to pass the Emory police background check.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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