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About Texas Childrens Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research.

Texas Children's is nationally ranked in the top five among children's hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature babies, and cardiogenic and attention-related disorders.

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Position Summary
PURPOSE: To provide the Hospital with the technical skills and abilities of a Locksmith and apply them as a service, to the Security operation of the Hospital.

KNOWLEDGE: A mechanical inclination and knowledge of basic Locksmithing is required.

SKILLS: Skills and abilities needed for this position are as follows: intermediate ability to operate assorted hand tools, both electrical and mechanical. A working knowledge of machinery used to create keys, i.e., cutter/grinder, gauges, and other peripheral devices related to lock and key creation. The ability to work with Sargent Band commercial grade locks and keys, as well as several other brand name commercial components, is preferred. A working knowledge of Microsoft products (software) is required. A working knowledge of Sargent KeyWizard software, Code Source key coding software is preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: The formal education normally associated with complete satisfactory performance in this job is a certification in Locksmithing. Locksmithing experience is preferred with a minimum of 2 years general commercial building maintenance experience required.


Hiring Process
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE. To learn of all available opportunities go to: www.texaschildrens.org and click on the career tab at the top of the web site. Search by keyword or click the "Advanced Search" link to search by keyword or Job Opening ID, which is 122351. Application materials will not be accepted via fax, e-mail, mail or hand delivery. Normally there is no contact with applicants unless they are selected for interview.

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