Locksmith (Technical Craft Specialist B)

Community College of Philadelphia

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is seeking to fill a Locksmith (Technical Craft Specialist B) position. The Locksmith performs journey-level commercial locksmith work related to the repair, installation, and servicing of locks and related hardware at the Main Campus, Regional Centers and other College facilities. This includes, but is not limited to: installing, repairing, rebuilding and troubleshooting mechanical, motorized and electronic locking devices, as well as establishing and/or maintaining the College wide keying system.

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"Success Starts Here" is our message to the Philadelphia community - and at Community College of Philadelphia, we recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Our benefits include:

• 100% College-paid medical, dental and prescription drug for employees and all of their eligible family members
• College-paid life and disability insurance
• College closes for Winter Break the week between Christmas and New Years and for a week in March for Spring Break
• College operates on a 4-day work week during the summer months (off on Fridays)
• Most employees work from home one day each week
• Tuition remission (for classes at the College)
• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation plus holiday and personal time off

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• At least five (5) years of direct work experience as a professional locksmith required.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed.

• Ability to work under variable weather conditions, climb ladders, and use mechanical lifts at all heights is required.

• Ability to perform activities such as lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs unassisted) bending, standing for prolonged periods of time, and climbing ladders is required.

• Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical and other environmental hazards.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers.

• Must possess basic math skills, including the ability to calculate using ratios, fractions and percentages.

• Ability to understand complex manuals and work from plans, drawings and blueprints as appropriate to the trade.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and perform a number of related job functions simultaneously, accurately and timely.

• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required.



Preferred Qualifications

• CPL certification from Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) and/or CJIL from Institutional Locksmiths Association (ILA) preferred.

• Previous experience working as a locksmith within an educational environment is preferred.

• Experience in metal fabrication (welding) preferred.

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