Door Technician

About the role

The Door Technician supports St. Olaf College’s Facilities department by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electro‑mechanical door hardware across campus.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical and electro‑mechanical locksets, ADA operators, door closers, and related hardware.
• Coordinate with electrical trades and IT staff for electronic lockset installations and troubleshooting.
• Shim hinges, adjust doors/frames, and ensure proper swing and fit.
• Assist locksmiths with cylinder pinning, core installation, and key changes.
• Respond to radio, phone, email, and computerized work orders; maintain inventory of door hardware.
• Support event set‑ups and train student workers on key and lock systems.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• 2+ years of experience with door hardware, locksmithing, mechanical maintenance, or carpentry.
• Ability to work a standard 40‑hour week with occasional evenings, weekends, and on‑call rotation.

Required skills

• Mechanical locksets
• Electro‑mechanical locksets
• ADA door operators
• Door closers and hold‑open units
• Key pinning and core installation
• Database management for keys and access credentials