Facilities Mechanic - Hardware Shop

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a skilled Locksmith/Facilities Mechanic to perform routine lock maintenance, disassemble and repair cylinders, and cut keys with code and pneumatic machines. You will manage key inventory, process work orders, and assist campus customers while upholding safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of locksmith trade tools and materials, ability to troubleshoot hardware, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years locksmith experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of locksmith trade materials, tools and equipment
• Power operated doors (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical)
• Operate code cutters, Medeco duplicating machine, key decoding machine
• Troubleshoot institutional hardware for deterioration or malfunction
• Estimate material and labor requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel and security issues
• Perform arithmetic for layouts and cost calculations
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials on hand
• Oral communication to convey information clearly
• Written reports in simple English with correct grammar
• Ability to work independently
• Bend/stoop to remove/replace door locks

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of locks and related hardware
• Disassemble locks and repair/replace cylinders
• Cut keys using code and pneumatic machines
• Maintain key inventory in database
• Process work orders and update database
• Assist walk-in customers or phone inquiries
• Transport materials to and from job sites
• Follow safety procedures at all times
• Clean up job site and return equipment after completion

Skills

Locksmith tasks

Power doors knowledge

Code cutters & key machines

Hardware troubleshooting

Material & labor estimation

Confidentiality

Arithmetic for layouts

Inventory management

Oral communication

Written reporting

Independent work

Physical dexterity

Education

California noncommercial Class C License

Tools

Code cutters

Medeco duplicating machine

Key decoding machine

Job description

Department Summary

Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Sr. Superintendent and/or Locksmith Supervisor, perform routine maintenance of locks and related hardware. Disassemble locks and repair or replace work tumblers or cylinder pins to change lock combination by using hand tools and special equipment. Cut keys using code, tracing, and pneumatic key machines. Reorder key blanks as needed. Adjust, clean, replace and make minor repairs to key cutting machines. Make repairs or adjustments to desk and file locks; install swing-away bars on file cabinets; maintain key inventory on database; receive materials and check purchase order for any discrepancies; shelve materials. Complete work orders, process paperwork and update information by entering into database. Assist walk-in customers to shop or telephone inquiries. Maintain accurate hours worked on each job, operate and maintain a variety of power and/or hand tools and equipment related to the trade. Transport materials, equipment and personnel to and from job site expeditiously. Follow all established safety procedures at all times. Upon completion of work, clean-up job site and return equipment, materials, tools, radios, pagers and Kronos wands to designated storage areas.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Locksmith type tasks At least 3 years of experience performing locksmith related tasks (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment related to locksmith trade as well as power operated doors, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems (Required)
• Ability to correctly and skillfully operate the various standard tools and equipment used by locksmiths (e.g., code cutters, Medeco duplicating machine, key de-coding machine (Required)
• Ability to troubleshoot full range of institutional hardware for signs of deterioration, malfunction or need for adjustment (Required)
• Skill in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish task (Required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel and/or police actions, and confidentiality on security issues involving secured areas (Required)
• Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions in order to calculate layouts and offsets, and provide accurate cost calculations (Required)
• Skill in monitoring inventory levels to assure that materials and equipment used on a daily basis are available to subordinates (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies (Required)
• Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information (Required)
• Skill in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments (Required)
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to remove and replace door locks; make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Color Vision Testing

Schedule

6:30AM - 3:00PM, Monday through Friday

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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