Job Description
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Classification Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades
Posting Number
S0663
Overall Position Competency
Journey
Working Title
Locksmith
Position Number
006527
FLSA
Non-Exempt
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)
Recruitment Range
$60,000-$65,000
Position Summary
The employee in this position will perform a variety of Locksmith duties. The employee is responsible for maintaining the campus great-grand-master keying system. Duties include set up of new keying systems within the existing great-grand-master system and keeping accurate records both manually & electronically. The employee also rebuilds, repairs, and installs a variety of locking devices, door closers, window and door locking systems, ADA door opener devices, door hardware, and panic exiting devices. The employee in this position occasionally provides support for a variety of Carpenter/ Plumber/ Painter and other general maintenance tasks on campus infrastructure.
Division
Budget and Finance
Department
Campus Operations
Employment Type
Full-Time
Months Per Year
12 Months
Time Limited Position
No
Minimum Education / Experience / Skills
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
North Carolina Locksmith License.
Preferred Education / Experience / Skills
High school graduate and minimum 2-3 years’ experience in one or more facility trades operations including: Locksmith/Carpenter/Plumber/Painter/HVAC; or equivalent field experience.
Ability to comprehend construction drawings and electrical schematics.
Electronic locksmith experience: installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic locks and access control systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and managing key systems.
Ability to operate welding and soldering equipment and basic power equipment and properly utilize mechanics hand tools.
Valid driver’s license.
Work Schedule And Hours
Normal working hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Employees are subject to emergency call-in nights and weekends.
Special Instructions Summary
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Date
10/28/2025
Closing Date
11/17/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Seniority Level
Entry level
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday, Night shift, Weekend work,