Campus Locksmith - Night Shift & Key Systems Expert

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos is seeking a Locksmith (Nights) to maintain, repair, rekey, and manage campus locks. The role covers after-hours on-call duties across multiple buildings, operating key-cutting machinery, and ensuring security systems are up to date.

Typical responsibilities include installing and repairing locks, dead bolts, panic bars, door closers, and a campus key catalog. Must be able to travel on campus and work night shifts as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical knowledge of lock/key equipment and systems.
• Experience cutting keys.
• Experience auditing and maintaining inventory.
• Must be available and willing to work after-hours on-call duty, on a rotating basis with other shop personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, removes, and installs cores and locks in all university buildings. Install or repair entry dead bolts, etc.
• Install and/or repair panic bars on all campus buildings. Repair and adjust door closers.
• Maintain and operate key-cutting machines.
• Cuts and issues keys for all buildings, offices, dorm rooms, vehicles, file cabinets, and desks.
• Write receipts for keys and keep record of issued keys. Search key data system to identify key holders and keys assigned.
• Maintain key catalog system for all campus buildings.
• Identify lost keys and return them to the appropriate department.
• Install security plates.
• Keep and update keys for university vehicles and loan vehicles.
• Check all locks in new buildings to ensure correct operation.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Work various schedules and is required to be on call.
• Required to carry a cell phone.
• Operates university vehicle.
• Complies with all state and university policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Key cutting

Inventory management

On-call duties

Tools

AiM (AssetWorks)

Job description

Texas State University in San Marcos is seeking a Locksmith (Nights) to maintain, repair, rekey, and manage campus locks. The role covers after-hours on-call duties across multiple buildings, operating key-cutting machinery, and ensuring security systems are up to date.

Typical responsibilities include installing and repairing locks, dead bolts, panic bars, door closers, and a campus key catalog. Must be able to travel on campus and work night shifts as part of a rotating schedule.