Northwest Campus – Gainesville, FL

Job type: Full time

End Date: March 23, 2025

Compensation $38,908.00 Annual

Job Description SummaryThe application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on March 23, 2025.

Santa Fe College’s Facilities Services supports the college’s mission by creating environments that sustain the needs of the college community. The department maintains and enhances college facilities, grounds and infrastructure in a safe and responsible manner. SF’s values reside directly in the department’s dedication to quality service for students, employees, and the community.

The Locksmith maintains current doors, hardware, and locks and provides guidance regarding matters related to door hardware, locks, and physical security. This position is part of the Carpentry department and assists with light carpentry assignments and duties as needed.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Repairs, replaces, and installs doors, hardware, and locks at all Santa Fe College locations.
• Provides recommendations for lock and hardware strategies to project managers, Santa Fe Police Department and members of the college community.
• Coordinates work orders with contractors, the Lead Locksmith and carpenters.
• Procures locks, doors, and hardware.
• Designs key system hierarchy for campus keyway systems and ensures future installation projects are implemented within this system including responsibility for master key system at the commercial and state institutional level.
• Maintains accurate database for hardware, locks, keys and doors.
• Works with suppliers and manufacturers for technical support, warranty issues, and training of staff.
• Ensures ADA and Florida Building Code compliance with hardware, locks and doors.
• Assists carpentry shop with event setup, roof leaks, window leaks, door maintenance and other light carpentry assignments.
• Promotes and adheres to all recognized safety practices and standards.
• Assists other trades as needed.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Carpentry Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:  A high school diploma or equivalent. Master Keying Certification from a recognized vocational or trade school with two (2) years of related commercial work experience or four (4) years of related work experience (appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience).

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted. Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator (driver’s) license and be authorized to drive for the college.
Preferred: Training related to specific types of locks and exit devices used on campus. Registered locksmith.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets. 
• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, organize, and follow up on tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Systems & Software – proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. sfcollege.edu/eaeo
 
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.