Job Description

Position Information

Posting Number

S06696P

Position Title

Locksmith

Department

Police Department

Location

Arlington

Position Status

Full-time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Salary

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Summary

The Locksmith will provide journeyman-level skills in the repair, resetting, and installation of locking devices and the manufacture of keys. Locksmiths are responsible for repairing, rebuilding, and resetting locks and for cutting keys for locks in buildings, cabinets, and lockers. The Locksmith is responsible for installing, repairing, re-keying, and master keying most door locks on campus.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $50,357 to $65,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with the problems which arise in locksmithing work.
• Repair, alter, and install locks, and keys of various types.
• Use equipment, tools, and materials used in locksmith work.
• Diagnose locksmith problems likely to be encountered on the campus of UT Arlington.
• Organize assigned locksmith work, analyze routine and emergency problems, and develop effective work methods.
• Repair locks, padlocks, door locks, and key locks.
• Make and repair keys of various types and operate key machines.
• Set up and reset locks cylinders; rebuild and install locks; lube, repair, and check locks; make parts for locks and change lock combinations by repining cores.
• Requisition needed equipment, materials, and supplies, and see that these are properly safeguarded and recorded.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Other functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or (GED).
• Proficient experience with computer, and the ability to use various Windows-based programs.
• Hold and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with no serious violations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a journeyman locksmith with comprehensive experience in the repair, re-key, and installation of locks, and keys including knowledge of SFIC (Small Format Interchangeable Core.
• Proficiency in all phases of duties and responsibilities to be performed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read emails and respond, open and close Work Orders from a computer-based Work Order system.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate with students, faculty, staff, and the Administration.

Other Requirements

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD or equivalent

• * Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle?
  • Yes
  • No

• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • None/less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 years or more

• * What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)?
  • No skills/Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Proficient

• * Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
  • Aspiring Leaders Program
  • MavsSupervisor Success Program
  • MavsManager Foundations Program
  • Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)
  • None of the above

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV

• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

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