Central Office _ Locksmith (Facilities and Maintenance) 2026-2027

Dekalb County School District of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced Locksmith to install, repair, rebuild, and service mechanical locking devices across district facilities. The role involves establishing key codes, re-keying district buildings, and supporting after-hours emergencies.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of commercial lock experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work under moderate supervision while upholding safety and district standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial lock installation, maintenance or related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, installs, troubleshoots, rebuilds, and repairs mechanical locking devices and related hardware.
• Cuts, duplicates, and punches keys; originates keys from code and pins cores.
• Keys locks to approved master, grandmaster, sub-master, and individual systems.
• Responds to emergency and routine locksmith work orders at schools and district buildings.
• Inspects locking hardware and recommends corrective action.
• Maintains records of keys, codes, cores, pinning, and work orders.
• Uses locksmith software and converts legacy records to digital formats.
• Maintains assigned vehicle, tools, and inventory.
• Collaborates with contractors and facilities staff on hardware specs and renovations.
• Coordinates with Plant Engineers and admins regarding access needs and key-control.
• Ensures locks and hardware operate properly and comply with safety requirements.
• Communicates daily plans and status; closes work orders electronically.
• Provides cross-coverage and after-hours support.

Skills

Locksmithing

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - DeKalb County School District

Central Office _ Locksmith (Facilities and Maintenance) 2026-2027 JobID: 23520

• Position Type: Operations/ Locksmith
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Dept of Facilities & Operation
• Closing Date: 11/23/2026

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Locksmith.

Grade/Schedule: Unified 118

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Locksmith

Performs basic skilled tasks to install, repair, rebuild, and service mechanical locking devices; establishes key codes, pins interchangeable cores, cuts and punches keys, and re-keys District buildings. Performs duties under moderate supervision as an intermediate-level individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintains, installs, troubleshoots, rebuilds, and repairs mechanical locking devices, panic hardware, cylinders, interchangeable cores, safes, and related door hardware.
• Cuts, duplicates, and punches keys; originates keys from code; pins and repins BEST interchangeable cores and District-standard core systems.
• Keys locks to approved master, grandmaster, sub-master, and individual key systems while protecting system integrity.
• Responds to emergency and routine locksmith work orders at schools, administrative buildings, support facilities, and other District properties.
• Inspects locking hardware and identifies worn, damaged, obsolete, unsafe, or improperly installed components; recommends corrective action.
• Maintains accurate records of keys, key codes, cores, pinning, re-keying, installations, materials, and completed work orders.
• Uses computerized key-code information and locksmith software and assists with converting legacy handwritten records into approved digital records.
• Maintains assigned vehicle, tools, key machines, pinning kits, cores, blanks, hardware, and other locksmith inventory.
• Collaborates with contractors and facilities/construction personnel regarding hardware specifications, keying requirements, renovations, vestibules, and other projects.
• Coordinates with Plant Engineers and administrators regarding access needs while following District authorization and key-control requirements.
• Confirms locks and door hardware operate properly and supports compliance with applicable fire, life-safety, building, and accessibility requirements.
• Communicates with supervisor regarding daily work plans, emergencies, incomplete work orders, material needs, and project status; closes completed work orders electronically.
• Provides cross-coverage throughout the District and supports after-hours or emergency assignments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial lock installation, maintenance or closely related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.