FUNCTION
The Locksmith installs and maintains locks, keys, and security systems, utilizing typical maintenance skills. Responsibilities include key duplication, lock replacement and re-keying, and ensuring the functionality of all security devices. Just as valuable, the locksmith seamlessly contributes as a key member of our maintenance team, ensuring comprehensive care for Frontside Facilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key Management: Oversee the comprehensive system for Churchill Downs' 1000+ doors, ensuring proper functioning in private suites, event spaces, the Sports book, steakhouse, and dining areas.
• Installation and Maintenance: Execute regular installation and maintenance of locks, door closers, handles, push bars, and security features across the property, ensuring optimal functionality. Serves as a maintenance technician when not dealing with locks.
• Access Control: Manage access control systems for authorized entry to specific areas like private suites, event spaces, and the Sports book, maintaining a secure environment.
• Emergency Lockout Response: Swiftly respond to lockout situations, facilitating access to restricted areas or private suites during events with minimal disruption.
• Security System Oversight: Supervise integrated security systems, ensuring seamless coordination between physical locks and electronic measures.
• Maintenance Team Collaboration: Collaborate with maintenance teams to address unique security needs, coordinating efforts to maintain the integrity of locks, doors, and security features.
• Event Support: Provide locksmith services during events, ensuring flawless operation of locks, access control, and security systems in event halls, dining areas, and private suites.
• Horse Safety: Implement security measures considering proximity to horses, addressing challenges in the racetrack environment to safeguard both human and equine assets.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of and adhere to relevant regulations, certifications, and standards in locksmithing and security for full compliance and the highest safety level.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for security improvement, recommending upgrades to enhance Churchill Downs' security infrastructure, synonymous with the prestigious Kentucky Derby.
• Other duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of three years of proven locksmith experience.
• Proficiency in relevant certifications, such as locksmithing certifications or security-related training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of three years proven Locksmith experience.
• Minimum of three years proven commercial facility experience.
• Above-average computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and IMS programs.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter with the capacity to make informed decisions.
• Competence in operating maintenance equipment such as forklifts, two-man lifts, and various power tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift and move a minimum of 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Stay stationary, move, ascend/descend, manipulate tools, and operate equipment.
• Detect, determine, perceive, recognize, judge, inspect, estimate, and assess various working situations.
• Perform tasks while working at heights of 40 feet or more, ensuring safety and precision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.