A-Repairman Locksmith

A-Repairman-Locksmith (0395)

Open to all qualified employees. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

This is the experienced level of work as a locksmith. Employees in this class are responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of locks, locking systems, door closure, and locking devices, on all types of doors and equipment at State facilities. This employee will be required to pin lock tumblers to key systems and devices to individual suite, master or grant master series. Employees in this class work under the direction of a Physical Plant Supervisor or other designated official. Work is evaluated in terms of completeness, timeliness and accuracy with which assignments are performed and accuracy of records kept on recipient of keys and their respective key codes. Employees in this class do not normally supervise others.

DUTIES: The primary duties of the A-Repairman- Locksmith /Access Control Technician:

• Installing, programming, troubleshooting, inspecting, diagnosing access control systems, including adjusting and repairing locks along with completing preventative maintenance schedules.
• Able to cut keys both manually and mechanically using codes cards including performing overhauling of locks and associated electrical/mechanical devices with minimal supervision.
• Maintain all records, forms and security documents in accordance with MTA requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with many types of locks including installation of tumblers (pinning of cores independently).
• Install and configure dual access alarms, cameras, access control systems, CAT cables, and pull and terminate cables.
• Routinely support and install components, troubleshooting doors and gates remotely, including configuring, programming and supporting various Access Control software.
• Collaborate with a team, team Lead and Management to plan and execute the setup of complex access control systems within schedule and timely delivery.
• Ensure all installations meet electrical standards and comply with local codes.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit bending work. Complete all wiring, connections/terminations, and equipment installations ensuring that Access Control and Intrusion systems are complete.
• Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics.
• Tests to ensure all newly installed access control systems and component devices are operational and adhere to all required project safety requirements, codes and regulations as set forth.

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.