Campus Locksmith & Access Controls Technician

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a locksmith to repair and install door hardware across campus. The role involves maintaining automatic operators, locks, closers, and related systems while ensuring compliance with security policies and background checks.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and willingness to undergo criminal history screening. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.
• All positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and installs automatics door openers, locks, closers, alarms, etc.
• Cuts keys and sets lock cores; recombinants locks.
• Operates keycutting machine, engraving machine, power tools and computer.
• Assists other shops in obtaining access to areas on campus as needed.
• May serve on special task force during emergencies such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Keycutting machine

Engraving machine

Power tools

Computer

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a locksmith to repair and install door hardware across campus. The role involves maintaining automatic operators, locks, closers, and related systems while ensuring compliance with security policies and background checks.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and willingness to undergo criminal history screening. On-site work is required.