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Post by russo on Dec 9, 2005 3:12:38 GMT -5
What do you do to keep safe your clients keys? We keep ours individually labeled in a lock box. Every one is signed out to people who need them and signed back in when they are done in a daily log sheet. Also the full name is not written on them in case they are lost or stolen. They are labeled with the first letters of each company name and are color coded for secret reasons.
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Post by AAJANITOR.COM on Dec 15, 2005 23:07:05 GMT -5
We assign each key a number and have a separate log for the numbers. The Route manager is responsible for the keys on his/her individual route and he/she keeps them with him/her 24/7 There is another set Locked in our office in case of an emergency. LOST KEY 100.00 fine Found Key 50.00 bonus. Knock on wood never had one lost.
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Post by russo on Dec 17, 2005 1:21:44 GMT -5
the system you people are using is superior to mine. i will be implimenting changes to make a complete changeover from letters to numbers. thanks for the GREAT tip!
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Post by AAJANITOR.COM on Jan 10, 2006 1:19:33 GMT -5
OK Here's a dilemma. We do 5 buildings for the same company in different locations. Metairie, New Orleans, Mandeville, Gretna and Hammond. Most are 30 - 40 miles apart. We do them 5 nights a week. Up until today we had no problem with keys each crew had a set of keys as did I and 1 in the office for each location. About 3 months ago new owners took over and everything has been the same. Today we were informed that several people were let go and several new people were hired. All of the locks were changed in all locations about 100 locks with 20 different keys. The new locks have a Master key that fits everything and zoned for each building and different employees. We were given 1 key that has MM stamped on it (Master Master) and it is one of those special keys thats cut with a laser on all 4 sides. You can't get it duplicated except with a special card issued by the company. The asst manager said they can only issue us 1 key for security reasons Do they expect 1 person to drive to each location and open up all of the doors and then go to another building 30 miles away and do the same each night? He said it would be my problem not his. I asked for 5 keys 1 for each location but was told call the owner tomorrow. Any thoughts?
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Post by Kevin on Jan 10, 2006 7:25:03 GMT -5
Unacceptable. You need multiple key access to perform your duties. Handle it politely and calm. You can relate that your insurance covers bonding (security reasons) and lost key coverage. When talking to the person in charge hopefully they will understand. You cal also offer a compromise by paying the cost of duplication (although you shouldn`t have to). Thirdly, last resort, schedule one person janitor to be at each building 10 minutes to close, that starts performing general work and general staff locks main door with him/her inside then use a roving manager to go to all locations.( When bringing up this solution let them know that will also include holidays and etc.) Let us know the results. maybe you can find one of these used www.autolocks.com/lvskmhsl.htm
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Post by logan5127 on Jan 10, 2006 8:41:13 GMT -5
I had one similar. After i met with them and explained everything they agreed to give me more keys. Hopefully , they will understand when you meet or talk to the owners. Form my understanding it is against fire codes to lock someone in a building with no way out.Maybe they have a door that can be exited only. I also have a friend who is a locksmith. That comes in handy sometimes too.
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Post by AAJANITOR.COM on Jan 10, 2006 16:17:57 GMT -5
Met with the OWNER not the new hired manager. Got a total of 6 Master Master keys now we can all breath better. I knew it wouldn't fly when they only gave us 1. If I ever have something to lock up I get one of those locks. Laser cut on all 4 sides some teeth are slanted in some are out, plus theres groves where bars have to slide into the key in order for it to work. Like fort knox. All that for an insurance company...
The point I don't get is everyone that has a key already had a 7 digit alarm code. If you fire someone just change their code.
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Post by Kevin on Jan 10, 2006 19:27:14 GMT -5
Good, Like you said the kid was just hired yesterday..
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