TRADES SPECIALIST IV - LOCKSMITH

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Performs locksmith and related duties requiring routine and advanced degrees of professional skills and technical knowledge. Performs routine maintenance and installation of locks, doors, door closers, exterior and interior door security systems for university buildings. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Serves as lead in absence of lead.  Subject to callback and unscheduled hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

50% - Essential - Security and Locking Systems Maintenance: Designs and implements locking systems for new and existing buildings. Writes specifications for replacement doors and hardware. Performs maintenance in specialty field of door hardware and multilevel master-keyed security systems. Coordinates with access control vendor in the installation of electronic door hardware and electronic key boxes. Orders and installs doors and hardware in routine maintenance situations. Reviews blueprints and hardware schedules for new construction. Receives and transports material to and from job sites. Assists in maintaining a multilevel master key security system for all housing and university facilities, including annual full-time student turnaround, Summer Programs, administrative support, and contract work for facilities. Maintains the master key systems and all related documents at the highest level of security. Maintains an inventory of key blanks, lock cores, and other repair parts for mechanical or electric locks. Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs locking mechanisms, including panic exit devices. Perform minor carpentry as it pertains to door and hardware installation.
20% - Essential - Locks, Keys, and Lock Master Codes: Operates key duplication machines, key cutters to make keys for new and existing locks. Repairs locks and mechanisms on office furniture. Cuts keys and builds cores for lock changes needed in all university buildings. Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs locking mechanisms, including panic exit devices, mortise and cylindrical locks and office furniture. Maintains an inventory of key blanks, lock cores, and other repair parts for mechanical or electric locks. Operates lock mortise machines, hinge butt routers, cylindrical boring jigs, and related tools in the repair of doors and door hardware.
10% - Essential - ADA Operator Repair: Perform repairs and programing on existing ADA automatic operators.
10% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing, and compliance for industry and University. Train associate personnel to work with ADA operators.
10% - Essential - Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

Education -  High School Diploma or Equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

Work Exp 3+ years

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

  10% - Stand for prolonged period
  10% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  10% - Walk or move about
   5% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
  10% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
  10% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
   5% - Recognize or inspect visually
   5% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  10% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
   5% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
  10% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

  15% - Exposure to heat or cold
   5% - Exposure to dust/fumes
  10% - Wet or humid
   5% - Noise
  10% - Vibration
  15% - Mechanical Hazards
  15% - Chemical hazards
   5% - Electrical hazards
   5% - Burn hazards
   5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

Standard Hrs: 40

Anticipated Salary Range: ($ 39,300.00 - $ 46,435.00.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Level 1 employee
Required to respond during an emergency closure or modified operations in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

Clemson, SC

April 22, 2026

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.