Campus Locksmith & Security Systems Technician

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a skilled locksmith to inspect, maintain, and repair campus locking hardware and building systems on an on-site basis in Los Angeles. The role involves disassembling and repairing locks, duplicating keys, planning master key systems, and ensuring secure, compliant operation across facilities.

Strong knowledge of codes, safety, and documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Journey-level experience in installation, maintenance & repair of mechanical locking devices.
• Maintenance of master key systems within a journey-level capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret technical language in specs, schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and/or alter campus infrastructure and building systems.
• Disassemble locks and replace tumblers or cylinder pins; cut new or duplicate keys.
• Test installations and document master key systems; respond to trouble calls and emergencies.
• Follow safety procedures; monitor inventory; coordinate with Lead Locksmith, Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Locksmithing skills

Lock maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Completed locksmith apprenticeship program

Tools

Medeco key duplicating machine

Key cutting machine

Lock installation tools

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a skilled locksmith to inspect, maintain, and repair campus locking hardware and building systems on an on-site basis in Los Angeles. The role involves disassembling and repairing locks, duplicating keys, planning master key systems, and ensuring secure, compliant operation across facilities.

Strong knowledge of codes, safety, and documentation is required.