Locksmith: Airport Services - IAH International Airport

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Locksmith installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains mechanical and electronic locking systems to ensure facility security. Responsibilities include rekeying and maintaining master key systems, programming electronic access controls, responding to emergency repairs, modifying locks for special security needs, performing minor door and hardware repairs, completing preventative maintenance, maintaining service records, delivering excellent customer service, and adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.

OUR BENEFITS 

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more! 

YOUR IMPACT 

• Install, repair, and replace locks on doors, cabinets, desks, lockers etc. including hinges, padlocks, electric panel locks, safety locks, tubular, cylinder, mechanical and electrotechnical combination locks.
• Rekey pin tumbler locks, handfile new keys to spec, reprogram key codes.
• Maintain master key systems.
• Install and program electronic access control systems.
• Respond to emergency repair situations promptly and professionally.
• Modify and rework locking devices to accomplish special security objectives
• Perform minor repairs to auto sliding glass doors and hinge/door adjustments
• Perform preventative maintenance as necessary
• Maintain records of work performed, including parts
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and industry regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification in locksmithing is preferred.
• Proven experience as a locksmith; expertise in commercial and industrial locksmithing preferred.
• Valid driver's license required
• Proficiency in using locksmith tools and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport
• Availability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift including holidays and weekends

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of a Locksmith, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment for a Locksmith is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.