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Master Locksmith

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Salary: $53 – $64 per hour

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Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Founded in 1891, Stanford’s mission is to create and share knowledge and to prepare students to be curious, to think critically, and to contribute to the world. With world-class scholars and seven schools located together on a single campus, Stanford offers academic excellence across the broadest array of disciplines including business, education, engineering, humanities and sciences, law, medicine, and sustainability. It also is an engine of innovation, blending theory and practice to move ideas and discoveries from labs and classrooms out into the world. Stanford strives to foster a culture of expansive inquiry, fresh thinking, searching discussion, and freedom of thought – preparing students for leadership and engaged citizenship in the world. The university is located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, on a scenic 8,180-acre campus.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the university by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. R&DE has an annual operating budget of $400M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising over 7 million square feet—one-third of the campus footprint. R&DE provides housing for 16,000 students and dependents, serves 8 million meals annually at 48 student dining venues and 32 culinary enterprises. In addition, R&DE provides executive services, conference operations, and guest lodging. R&DE is a talented and diverse team of 1,200+ who comprise the following divisions: Student Housing Operations & Stanford Conferences; Stanford Dining and Hospitality & Auxiliaries; Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects; and a team of R&DE strategic business partners—Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications and Marketing.

“Students (Customers) First” is R&DE’s mantra and its strategic goals reflect its commitment to delivering service excellence to the campus community. R&DE’s belief is “students are never an interruption in our day; they are the reason we are here.”

R&DE’s dedication to promoting fair treatment, access to opportunities, and a positive work environment is reflected in its essential priorities and efforts for cultivating a culture of operational excellence as a foundational cornerstone. R&DE is committed to creating and sustaining inclusive excellence where all staff feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive.

This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.

This series of job classifications describes positions in which employees perform a variety of locksmith duties including installation and record maintenance of master keying systems, locksmith work on individual lock problems, as well as additional similar duties as required. They also provide a variety of services relating to building hardware, electronic door closures or door checks, and on-line or stand-alone electronic access locks. There are two levels in the series: Locksmith, Maintenance and Locksmith, Master. They are differentiated on the basis of the experience and expertise required to perform the work, and the range of responsibilities inherent in the position. In addition to regular locksmith duties, the Master Locksmith is responsible for extensive planning and record-keeping activities associated with master keying systems. This series of job classifications describes positions in which employees perform a variety of locksmith duties including installation and record maintenance of master keying systems, locksmith work on individual lock problems, as well as additional similar duties as required. They also provide a variety of services relating to building hardware, electronic door closures or door checks, and on-line or stand-alone electronic access locks. There are two levels in the series: Locksmith, Maintenance and Locksmith, Master. They are differentiated on the basis of the experience and expertise required to perform the work, and the range of responsibilities inherent in the position. In addition to regular locksmith duties, the Master Locksmith is responsible for extensive planning and record-keeping activities associated with master keying systems.

In addition to the duties performed by Maintenance Locksmiths, employees at this level plan, execute and record master keying systems. They provide advice concerning lock security and a variety of services relating to building hardware. They must be well informed on the latest techniques in the locksmith trade and perform all locksmith duties with skill and expertise and according to industry and Stanford standards.

Working from work orders provided by the planner scheduler, the Master Locksmith determines priorities and schedules the work. The work may be spot-checked by the technical advisor, lead or supervisor upon completion.

Master Locksmiths may coordinate the work of regularly employed Locksmiths and any additional staff assigned to assist during peak periods. Master Locksmiths assign work, check completed assignments and train apprentices in the fundamentals of locksmithing.

This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.

The budgeted hourly rate is Step 1: $52.90 per hour to Step 10: $64.08 per hour.

Schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday 9 am to 5:30 pm.

Core Duties

  • Plan master keying systems for buildings and departments after conferring with user personnel to determine their requirements; submit estimates of cost of the job as required.
  • Conduct security surveys of installations and recommend to the supervisor the adequacy of security.
  • Draft key control systems for individual departments when required.
  • Select, requisition, install, maintain and repair all locking devices, door checks and door closers, panic hardware and exit alarms.
  • May coordinate contracts with locksmith contractor; provide or approve master key plan, inspect work upon completion.
  • Determine the key requirements of departments and furnish keys.
  • Open or bypass locks when keys are not available.
  • Change lock combinations; tool parts used in repairing old or antique locks.
  • Maintain stock control of key blanks, locks and repair parts.
  • Repair and maintain all locksmith machines.
  • May perform any of the duties described in the Locksmith, Maintenance specification or other duties as assigned.
  • May conduct electronic access maintenance and repair.
  • Adhere to safety rules.

Minimum Education and Experience

Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years completion in an apprentice program or a combination of equivalent education and work experience. Four years of actual work in the locksmith trade.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skilled in the use of the tools, equipment and methods of the locksmith trade and carpentry skills required to install doors needed for access.
  • Knowledgeable in keying systems and building and document security systems.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

Certificates and Licenses Required

Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's license.

Job details

Title
Master Locksmith
Employer
Stanford University
Location
Stanford, CA, United States
Published
Nov 12, 2026
Closes:
Jan 11, 2027
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Facilities Management
Salary

Salary: $53 – $64 per hour

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