Job Summary The working hours for this position are Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. This position serves as the technical expert in the Key & Lock Shop and is trained in and utilized interchangeably in core tasks assigned associated with Keys, Locks, and Electronic Access Controls. This position spends time in the field performing troubleshooting and repair of electronic access components, keying services, and lock related work. This position performs skilled journey level work in installing, maintaining, servicing, troubleshooting, restoring network connectivity, and repairing electronic control devices, mechanical and electronic locking mechanisms, and security devices. This position will work with networked hardware devices and databased software programs. Primary responsibilities include establishing keying systems, making/cutting keys, and maintaining key control procedures. This position monitors internal and external applications of defined rules and processes related to the physical security of the passive campus security systems. This includes the development, implementation, and expansion of new door access startup projects and related systems through use and review of blueprints and schematics to ensure electronics can communicate with the IT network. Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years advanced para-professional work including the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of key, lock, card access program related information or an equivalent combination of experience and training in the specific field of Key, Lock, and Card Access.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of locks and peripherals in a professional capacity or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- An active driver’s license.
- 3 years of experience in BEST interchangeable core systems and master key hierarchy development.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices of the Locksmithing trade.
- CIL (Certified Institutional Locksmith) certification
- 2 years’ work experience with card access/electronic lock systems
- 1 year experience in keying system design
- 1 year experience in Facilities, construction, or education environment
- Prior work experience utilizing Schlage and/or Best Key Systems
- Prior work experience utilizing SMS/Vanderbilt Schlage software
- Prior work experience utilizing CMMS and/or WebTMA
- Continuing education and/or professional development within the Locksmith and/or electronica access controls environment within the last 5 years
Supplemental Information Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on November, 15, 2026.
The starting salary for this position is $46,827.00, based on the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.
A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA State Criminal, PA Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Fingerprinting Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
Non-Discrimination Statement Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.
Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.
Benefits
To be eligible for medical and supplemental coverage under this plan, you must be a permanent full-time employee or a permanent part-time employee who works at least 50% of full-time hours. The link for benefits for AFSCME is: https://passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/pebtf-summary.pdf
- PEBTF Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
- Get Healthy Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
- Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
- State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
- Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
- Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
- Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees’ Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
- Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.