Campus Locksmith & Facilities Technician

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a skilled Locksmith/Facilities Mechanic to perform routine lock maintenance, disassembly, and rekey tasks across campus facilities. You will cut keys with code machines, manage key inventories, and maintain related hardware and filing systems.

The role requires 3+ years of locksmith experience and a valid CA noncommercial Class C license, with the ability to work independently and in teams. Schedule is 6:30AM - 3:00PM, Monday through Friday, with safety and site cleanup

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of locksmith experience.
• Knowledge of locksmith materials, tools, and equipment and doors ( hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical).
• Ability to operate code cutters and key machines accurately.
• Troubleshoot hardware for signs of deterioration or malfunction.
• Maintain confidentiality of security information and personnel data.
• Estimate material and labor and provide accurate cost calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of locks and related hardware.
• Disassemble locks and replace tumblers to change lock combinations.
• Cut keys using code, tracing, and pneumatic machines.
• Reorder key blanks as needed and manage inventory in the database.
• Complete work orders and update information in the system.
• Assist walk-in customers and telephone inquiries.
• Maintain safe work practices and clean up job sites after work.

Skills

Locksmith tasks

Tool operation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

Tools

Code cutters

Medeco duplicating machine

Key de-coding machine

Pneumatic key machines

Power/hand tools

Job description

UCLA is seeking a skilled Locksmith/Facilities Mechanic to perform routine lock maintenance, disassembly, and rekey tasks across campus facilities. You will cut keys with code machines, manage key inventories, and maintain related hardware and filing systems.

The role requires 3+ years of locksmith experience and a valid CA noncommercial Class C license, with the ability to work independently and in teams. Schedule is 6:30AM - 3:00PM, Monday through Friday, with safety and site cleanup