Campus Locksmith & Facilities Technician

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a skilled Facilities Locksmith to perform routine maintenance of locks and related hardware across campus facilities. You will disassemble, repair, and rekey locks, cut keys, manage inventory, and process work orders while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities include repairing desk and file locks, installing hardware, and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years locksmith experience.
• Knowledge of locksmith hardware and power doors (hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical).
• Operate code cutters, Medeco duplicating machine, key de-coding machines.
• Troubleshoot institutional hardware for deterioration or malfunctions.
• Estimate material and labor requirements for tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of security issues and personnel data.
• Perform accurate layouts and cost calculations with arithmetic.
• Monitor daily material and equipment inventory.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with staff and customers.
• Clear oral communication to convey information accurately.
• Write simple English for reports with correct grammar and spelling.
• Work independently and follow through on assignments.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly to service locks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair locks and related hardware on campus facilities.
• Disassemble locks, replace tumblers or cylinder pins to change combinations.
• Cut keys and reorder blanks; operate key cutting machines.
• Maintain key inventory in database and update work orders.
• Repair desk/file locks, install swing-away bars, and service door hardware.
• Receive materials, process purchase orders, and track hours; use power or hand tools.
• Transport materials and personnel to job sites; ensure clean-up and equipment return.
• Follow safety procedures at all times and ensure secure handling of areas.

Skills

Locksmith tasks

Tool operation

Hardware troubleshooting

Cost estimation

Inventory control

Written English

Oral communication

Independent work

Safety compliance

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a skilled Facilities Locksmith to perform routine maintenance of locks and related hardware across campus facilities. You will disassemble, repair, and rekey locks, cut keys, manage inventory, and process work orders while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities include repairing desk and file locks, installing hardware, and coordinating with vendors.