Installs, repairs, rebuilds, and services mechanical and electrical locking devices and door hardware. Cuts and duplicates keys, re-keys and programs fleet locks, maintains master key systems, troubleshoots hardware issues, and responds to 24/7 emergency calls. Performs routine maintenance, documents work orders, purchases supplies, and cross-trains in at least one other trade; may assist with snow removal.
** Applications will be received until December 10th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Installs, repairs, rebuilds, and services mechanical or electrical locking devices.
Installs, repairs, rebuilds, and services mechanical or electrical locking devices.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- $30.61-$36.75. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Installs, repairs and performs maintenance on District locks
- Performs door maintenance and repair on doors. Troubleshoots and diagnoses systemic lock and or hardware problems
- Disassembles mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repairs or replaces worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools. Pins new or repaired tumblers into lock to change combination
- Locates manufacturer codes for file cabinets and desks
- Cuts new or duplicate keys, using and operating specialized cutting machines. Creates new keys by impression
- Picks or bypasses lock to open door locks without keys
- Identifies key blanks for district equipment and related locks. Re-keys and programs District fleet door locks, ignitions and side panels
- Develops, records and updates District master key systems. Pins locks according to master key system
- Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade, as an apprentice
- Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24 hour on-call basis
- Responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Prepares and cleans up job site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others, and disposes of waste and flammable materialsReviews work orders, prioritizes, and determine supplies for repair and purchases supplies using District purchase order
What You’ll Need:
- Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and meet District insurability standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Four (4) years of experience
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About UsDenver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
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