Locksmith

Department Summary

Supporting the University?s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Position Summary

Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and/or alter campus infrastructure to include all buildings, common areas, equipment and building systems, and ensure the efficient operation of the campus. Disassemble locks and repair or replace work tumblers or cylinder pins to change lock combination by using hand tools and special equipment. Cut new or duplicate keys using key cutting machine. Maintain and repair a broad range of hardware such as panic devices, locks and closers, power operated doors and their hydraulic or mechanical system and low voltage controls. Work in security issues relating to campus' lock/mechanical systems. Respond to trouble calls involving an emergency repair or replacement. Work from blueprints, drawings or oral instructions in the modification and installation of lock systems and related mechanical systems. Plan, install and document master key systems; install all types of building hardware; test installations to ensure it is working properly. Close out work orders; request tools and equipment; monitor inventory levels; discuss jobs with Lead Locksmith, Supervisor or Manager; provide direction to Facilities Workers or Facilities Mechanics; maintain accurate hours of jobs, set up or clean-up work site; return tools and equipment; follow established safety procedures at all times; respond to off-hour emergencies and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Journey-level Experience Demonstrated work experience in installation, maintenance & repair of mechanical/combination locking devices. Maintenance of master key systems that includes working within a journey-level capacity. (Required)
• Working knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment related to locksmith trade as well as power operated doors, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. (Required)
• Ability to: prepare or interpret low voltage wiring plans; correctly and skillfully operate the various standard tools and equipment used by locksmiths (e.g., code cutters, Medeco duplicating machine, key de-coding machine, boring jigs, ramsets, jig saws, and porta-band saw); troubleshoot full range of institutional hardware for signs of deterioration, malfunction or need for adjustment. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Other Type of Degree Completion of a recognized locksmith apprentice training program of at least three years duration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

6:30AM - 3:00PM