Job Description

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Job Description

The campus locksmith manages the campus key systems, door repairs, replacement and hardware in all campus buildings on the Minneapolis campus and off-campus University property located within Minneapolis. The campus locksmith will work with area vendors to maintain secure facilities and ensure all door hardware is functioning properly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Academic and Residential key systems.
• Manage and maintain emergency master system.
• Installation/repair of architectural hardware.
• Prioritize and complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Project management: door ordering and management, automatic door device ordering/installation, proximity card reader installation.
• This position is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for emergency call needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance – routinely auditing doors and locks in campus buildings and conducting regular preventative maintenance.
• Adjustment and repair of door closers, locking rods and panic hardware.
• Record management (key control records, key distribution and return, master code book, master building book), cutting keys on-site, pinning cores on site and installation/maintenance of door hardware (locking devices, door closers, automatic and manual flush bolts, etc.).
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is in the field spending extensive periods on your feet with some time in an office with phone and desktop computing use.
• Use of repetitive arm, hand, finger motions.
• Lifting items up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional strenuous physical conditions or potentially extreme temperature conditions, such as working on exterior doors during extreme temperatures.
• Occasional irregular or extended hours that may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Qualifications

Minimum Responsibilities

• Current certification by the ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America), Security Professionals Association as a Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL), or the Institutional Locksmiths’ Association as a Certified Institutional Locksmith.
• Two (2) of experience performing locksmith duties, including experience rekeying, repairing and maintaining locks.

OR

• Completion of a locksmith vocational-technical school program.
• Two (2) years of experience performing locksmith duties, including experience rekeying, repairing and maintaining locks.

OR

• Three (3) years of experience performing locksmith duties, including experience rekeying, repairing and maintaining locks.

AND

• A valid class D driver’s license (needed for minimal travel to off-campus University property within Minneapolis and occasional trips to suppliers to pick up orders).

Preferred

Qualifications

• Certified Institutional Locksmith.
• Knowledge of master key systems.
• Ability to read construction plans, blueprints, and specifications sufficient to design and key systems for buildings.
• Familiarity with Best and Schlage small format interchangeable cores.
• Experience with Von Duprin EL and QEL door hardware.
• Experience with magnetic lock usage, maintenance and installation.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits at Augsburg

• The compensation is $30.04 per hour.

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
• Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. 

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.

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