Locksmith

About This Role

This locksmith position provides all locksmith services across the American Museum of Natural History campus. It involves installation and rekeying of key cylinders, removal and reinstallation of crash bars, and maintenance of all locks, door closers, cabinets, and storage units, as well as cutting new keys.

Responsibilities

• Install ASSA cylinders keyed to Museum standards
• Remove, adjust, and reinstall door crash/panic bars
• Provide service and/or maintenance on all door hardware at the Museum
• Provide/cut keys
• Assist with maintaining the electronic key cabinet management system
• Assist with maintaining accurate records of door keying per department and/or area

Requirements

• Three years experience in locksmith work
• Active NYC Locksmith License
• Basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

Nice to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Overtime-eligible
• Extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community

Important Details

• Schedule: 70 hours per pay period

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus
• Frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling
• Ascend or descend physical structures
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, including pushing, pulling, and lifting

About the Company

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world

’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, with a mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through scientific research, education, and exhibition.