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ED’S LOCK AND KEY – JOB POSTING
HIRING LOCKSMITH TECHNICIANS – UNTRAINED AND TRAINED!
Hello, my name is Elwood Dawson. I am hiring 2 technicians. The first is a locksmith apprentice. The second a fully trained locksmith technician. To apply, please reply to this job posting with your resume and the position you are applying for. Please include at least 2 references.
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE
20-years old at minimum
Trustworthy, honest, and committed to doing the right thing
Able to pass a thorough background check
Able to organize themselves, manage their time, and get it all done
Able to adapt to any situation
Willing to own it and operate with self-responsibility
Willing to stay for at least a year
Willing to learn
Willing to grow with us
JOBS REQUIRE
Scheduling flexibility including nights and Sundays (we are closed on Saturdays)
Reliable Vehicle
Smart phone with data plan
Basic tools
Purchase of locksmith tools (we can help!)
Purchase of insurance (not expensive!)
Bank account for direct deposit
Ability to be on call
Immediate response to every job dispatch
Sense of urgency
Communication regarding ETA and job status
Self-responsibility (we won’t micro-manage you)
Basic customer service skills
WE PROVIDE
T-shirts
Business cards
Car magnets
Payment portal
Transparent pricing
Continued support and training
NEW TECHNICIAN
This position does not require any previous experience. We will train. Prior experience or skills such as carpentry, mechanical, electrical, etc. is a huge plus. I am not looking for a perfect candidate. I am looking for somebody that has open availability and a desire to grow and learn. A growth mindset, great work ethic, and drive are imperative.
The applicant must be available most of the time for work. This is an on-call position so the technician must be able to respond to dispatches immediately.
We will help with locksmith tools starting out with an initial deposit and option to make payments for the remaining balance. You must provide your own hand tools such as drills and bits, files, screwdrivers, chisels, pliers, hammer, etc.
The bulk of this technician’s work will include, vehicle and building lockouts as well as some residential work.
TRAINED FIELD TECHNICIAN
This position is for a fully trained automotive, residential, and commercial technician. It comes with the highest responsibility but is the highest paid position we have available. Our % commission is higher than any other company you’ll find. Prices are set by the field technician. We provide the payment portal.
We are looking for a field tech with all of their own tools and equipment who can handle:
Basic to high security keys including cutting and programming
All vehicles excluding German or high branded such as Porsche or Bugatti
Please let us know if specific makes and models are outside of your service. We can work with you.
This technician should be very familiar with commercial work. If not, please let us know. We can help with training. Technician should be fully trained in residential work. Must have availability to respond to dispatches immediately and set appointments
ABOUT US
Our top priority is the customer’s security and maintaining integrity. We don’t operate with bait and switch tactics. The price quoted to our customers and clients is the price they will pay, but they will be notified if there is anything that COULD increase the price. We don’t sell them what they don’t need just to make a buck, but we do offer them all of their options.
We offer:
Daily reconciling of invoices and initiation of deposits (deposits appear in your account within 48 hours but can vary depending on your bank’s practices)
Scaling commission as skills and dependability grow
On-the-job training
One guaranteed day off per week (we are closed from sundown Friday through Saturday)
Set pricing and no haggling (excluding key tech who sets their own prices)
Commission pay as % of job price
Scaling commission as skills and dependability grow
We are very easy to work for and pay a higher % than anybody in St Louis area. Please be serious and ready to work. Our last techs were with us for 3 years. We hope to have the next ones even longer.
