Job Description

Locksmith

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Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.



UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 from 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 Details

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Position Information

Posting Number

S0663

Classification Title

Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

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

Full-Time / Part- Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Time Limited Position

No

If time-limited, length of assignment

Not Applicable

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.

Competency Profile

http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles


Posting Detail Information

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 from 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

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents

* Other Documents