Warren Wilson College is looking for an experienced, professional locksmith with the right experience and aptitude to oversee campus wide rekeying and security access projects on our campus. This position will also supervise and lead student workers in this capacity. The successful candidate will possess at least 7 years of experience in an Access Controls position, coupled with previous supervisory experience. Ideal candidates will possess certification as an Electronic Access Control Technician, the ability to mentor and teach student workers in a manner that motivates and encourages their personal and professional growth, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with various constituents, and engage effectively with diverse populations and personalities in a college setting. This position is a regular, full time, exempt position, scheduled to work 40 hours per week, with some irregular working hours, as needed.

This is a great opportunity for an individual that would get satisfaction in helping to deliver a world-class education, enjoy generous time off, all within an incredibly beautiful campus in the Swannanoa Valley near Asheville, NC. Warren Wilson College is committed to a culture of educational access and ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in this position, please read on to learn more about the qualifications and key responsibilities in the job description. The first consideration date for applications is January 3, 2021 by 5PM EST. All applications must be submitted electronically. Please be aware there is no relocation available for this position. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides technical coordination and client liaison in the implementation of major and minor campus rekeying and access security upgrade projects. Creates customer security solutions in accordance with existing access control policies and key coding protocols, ensuring the continued integrity of the College's master key program. Provides technical guidance, oversight and leadership to work crews.

The Access Control Supervisor has responsibility for the maintenance of door hardware, locks (electronic & manual) on campus buildings and structures, which includes teaching student crews the skills necessary to repair, maintain and install locks (electronic & manual) and door hardware (provides locksmith services for the campus) The Access Control Supervisor also maintains the master key system matrix, oversees the card key access program(s).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides on-site technical leadership and oversight to work crews in the execution of security upgrade repairs and projects.
• Oversees and coordinates the activities of sub-contractors in the completion and execution of security upgrade repairs and projects.
• Estimates scope and cost of access control upgrade projects, in direct consultation with the Office of Public Safety.
• Selects and installs access security devices for facilities, adapting current keying systems and protocols, within the parameters of existing College resource protection policies and standards.
• Applies current resource protection policies and protocols to the selection of appropriate electronic and/or mechanical access control devices.
• Installs and/or oversees the installation, programming, and repair of electronic access controls, to include proximity card and swipe card hardware.
• Creates and maintains keyway and pin charts and files, which form the foundation of College building security.
• Advises as requested regarding technical options and strategies for maintaining and enhancing campus-wide building security
• As directed, performs the work such as re-keying buildings, cutting and issuing keys, installation of hardware, and other tasks as needed.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Accesses, updates, and maintains Key and Electronic Access database.
• Evaluates student work and recommends personnel action involving, but not limited to, hiring, transfer, and performance. Interviews potential candidates for the crew.
• Maintains college tools and equipment related to Access Control Crew including, but not limited to: vehicles(s), key machines, computers, devices, software, installation tools and inventory.
• Works in conjunction with the Electrical Assistant Supervisor on card key system(s) maintenance and repairs
• Position may be required to perform duties during non-traditional hours and be on-call for special situations and/or projects
• Performs other duties as assigned.