Why Work at BYU
At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."
We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.
Belonging Statement
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.
Employment Requirements
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.
In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards . Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.
Locksmith I or II
Join a great team of Locksmiths in their responsibility of installing, repairing, and maintaining hardware on the campus of Brigham Young University. We strive to ensure that all aspects of the BYU Locksmith shop meet and exceed expectations of those working on, attending, or visiting the University campus. We value the Mission of Brigham Young University “to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life” (Mission Statement). To this end, we seek to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives. We can accomplish this through mentoring and training student employees in the shop. We strive to learn and achieve excellence in our skills and abilities as we maintain, repair, and build on campus to the highest professional quality.
What you’ll do in this position:
A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
Manage at least one major project as assigned by manager or lead.
Manage master key systems for different parts of campus.
Manage unusual hardware in a particular part of campus.
Perform duties of a locksmith throughout campus.
Professionally work with campus personnel to solve access security needs.
Install, repair, replace, maintain, and upgrade hardware: most commonly mortise locks, cylindrical locks, deadbolt locks, flush bolts, surface bolts, and panic devices.
Perform carpentry and electrical work as it relates to security devices.
Order parts, inspect shipments on arrival, manage billing, and maintain good professional relationships with suppliers.
Train and mentor student employees.
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
Level I
High School Diploma or equivalent
One year of locksmith experience
Two+…