UMass Chan Medical School · 2 days ago
Lock & Hardware Specialist, Lead
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUMass Chan Medical School is seeking a Lead Lock and Hardware Specialist to oversee the installation, repair, and maintenance of locks and hardware for the Medical Center. The role involves managing access control systems, coordinating with vendors, and supervising tradespeople to ensure efficient operations.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Hiring Manager
Anna T.
Responsibilities
Monitor access control programs, and participate in selection, placement and maintenance of access systems at all Medical Center locations
Assist in installation of access control devices (readers, maglocks, sensors, etc.)
Establish and maintain computerized access key control system
Prepare cost estimates for work; coordinates purchases of supplies and material with vendors and accounting staff
Estimate and review records of time, materials and parts consumed. Establish time and material standards from completion of work
Interface with other departments to assure work is completed with the least possible disruption to the Medical Center
Prepare and alter inspection methods and schedule preventive maintenance as required
Perform all responsibilities of lower level locksmith
Supervise all trades people assigned to specific projects, reviewing performance for effectiveness and conformance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Set up new combinations for all types of combination locks including large built-in safes. Troubleshoot devices to determine appropriate techniques to be followed in repair or replacement of all components
While in the performance of routine duties, may be required as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification, where the work or task does not require a specific license
Work within the Medical Center guidelines, defeat locking mechanism to gain access to locked areas and/or equipment as required
Interface with other departments to assure work is completed with the least possible disruption to the Medical Center
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, or equivalent experience
5 years as a professional locksmith
Knowledge of the mechanical aspects of electronic access systems and door alarm systems
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the repair and installation of safes, locks, lock assemblies, and materials and tools used in the trade
Must obtain within 6 months SRA approval (Security Risk Assessment) as per the FBI, Criminal Justice Information Systems and Tier 1 select agent approved
Proven character to obtain bonding
Knowledge of computerized databases such as RBASE and Best
Ability to travel to off-site locations
Company
UMass Chan Medical School
Massachusetts’ first and only public academic health sciences center is made up of three graduate schools.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.6MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCommonwealth of Massachusetts
2025-11-18Grant· $2M
2024-04-03Grant· $11.6M
Leadership Team
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Marc Uknis
Adjunct Associate Professor Of Surgery, Microbiology & Applied Physiology
Michael Collins
Chancellor
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