Campus Locksmith & Facilities Technician

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking an experienced Locksmith/Facilities Mechanic to maintain and repair campus locks and related hardware. The role involves disassembling locks, replacing tumblers, cutting keys, and adjusting machines, while keeping accurate records and assisting customers.

Based under the Sr. Superintendent and Locksmith Supervisor, you will work with a range of tools, manage key inventories, and ensure safety compliance in a dynamic campus environment from

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of locksmith-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of locks and related hardware; disassemble and repair cylinders and change lock combinations.
• Cut keys using code, tracing, and pneumatic key machines; reorder key blanks as needed.
• Adjust and repair key cutting machines; install swing-away bars on file cabinets; maintain key inventory in the database.
• Process work orders, update records, and assist walk-in customers or telephone inquiries.
• Maintain accurate hours, operate various power and hand tools, and transport materials to job sites.
• Follow safety procedures, clean work sites, and secure equipment and tools after completion.

Skills

Locksmith tasks

Tools and equipment

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

Tools

Code cutters

Medeco duplicating machine

Key decoding machine

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking an experienced Locksmith/Facilities Mechanic to maintain and repair campus locks and related hardware. The role involves disassembling locks, replacing tumblers, cutting keys, and adjusting machines, while keeping accurate records and assisting customers.

Based under the Sr. Superintendent and Locksmith Supervisor, you will work with a range of tools, manage key inventories, and ensure safety compliance in a dynamic campus environment from