Campus Locksmith & Facilities Technician

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a skilled Facilities Mechanic/Locksmith to perform routine lock maintenance, key cutting, and hardware repairs across campus. You will disassemble locks, adjust machinery, manage inventory, and assist campus customers while following safety protocols.

Candidates should have locksmith experience, knowledge of door hardware systems, and the CA Class C license. This on-site role offers steady hours and inclusion in UCLA's Benefits program.

Qualifications

• Must have locksmith experience (3+ years).
• Working knowledge of locksmith tools, hardware, and door systems.
• Ability to operate code cutters, duplicating and decoding machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of locks and related hardware.
• Disassemble locks and repair or replace tumblers to change combinations.
• Cut keys using code tracing and pneumatic machines; reorder key blanks.

Skills

Locksmith tasks

Tool operation

Code cutting

Troubleshooting hardware

Inventory management

Oral communication

Writing reports

Independent worker

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

Tools

Medeco duplicating machine

Code cutting machine

Key decoding machine

Pneumatic key machines

Job description

UCLA is seeking a skilled Facilities Mechanic/Locksmith to perform routine lock maintenance, key cutting, and hardware repairs across campus. You will disassemble locks, adjust machinery, manage inventory, and assist campus customers while following safety protocols.

Candidates should have locksmith experience, knowledge of door hardware systems, and the CA Class C license. This on-site role offers steady hours and inclusion in UCLA's Benefits program.