About this role
Why Work at BYU
At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."
We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.
Belonging Statement
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.
Employment Requirements
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.
In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards . Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.
Locksmith I or II
Join a great team of Locksmiths in their responsibility of installing, repairing, and maintaining hardware on the campus of Brigham Young University. We strive to ensure that all aspects of the BYU Locksmith shop meet and exceed expectations of those working on, attending, or visiting the University campus. We value the Mission of Brigham Young University “to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life” (Mission Statement). To this end, we seek to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives. We can accomplish this through mentoring and training student employees in the shop. We strive to learn and achieve excellence in our skills and abilities as we maintain, repair, and build on campus to the highest professional quality.
What you’ll do in this position:
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Manage at least one major project as assigned by manager or lead.
- Manage master key systems for different parts of campus.
- Manage unusual hardware in a particular part of campus.
- Perform duties of a locksmith throughout campus.
- Professionally work with campus personnel to solve access security needs.
- Install, repair, replace, maintain, and upgrade hardware: most commonly mortise locks, cylindrical locks, deadbolt locks, flush bolts, surface bolts, and panic devices.
- Perform carpentry and electrical work as it relates to security devices.
- Order parts, inspect shipments on arrival, manage billing, and maintain good professional relationships with suppliers.
- Train and mentor student employees.
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
Level I
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One year of locksmith experience
- Two+ years in access services
Level II
- 5 years of locksmith experience
- 10+ years in access services
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Extensive computer skills
Physical Effort
- Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions.
- Lifting up to 30 pounds overhead and lifting or moving materials or equipment weighing up to 150 pounds
Environment
- Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc.
Hazards
- Moderate existing or potential hazards
- Ladder use and potential fall hazards
- Potential exposure to electrical shock when working with electrical components including ADA openers
What we offer in return:
- This position comes with fantastic benefits (https://hrs.byu.edu/employee-benefits), including:
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Access to athletic facilities
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness program
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Typical Starting Pay:
Locksmith Level I
Pay Grade: 50
$25.75 to $33.50/hourly
$53,500 to $70,000 annually
Locksmith Level II
Pay Grade : 51
$28.50 to $37.25/hourly
$59,500 to $77,000 annually
The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.
**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**