Facility Locksmith & Key Control Specialist

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Jacksonville State University seeks a Locksmith Specialist to manage the university’s key control program within the Capital Planning & Facilities department. This role serves as the administrative and operational specialist for the facilities key control and lock management program, overseeing issuance, tracking, recovery, and inventory for campus facilities.

The specialist works closely with Facilities maintenance staff, project managers, and campus departments to ensure building access is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities operations, maintenance support, inventory control, or administrative coordination.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and inventory records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding building security and access information.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Facilities key control program for all campus buildings.
• Issue, track, and recover physical keys and lock cores in accordance with university policies and Facilities procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of key assignments, lock cores, and key inventory using key control databases or tracking systems.
• Process and coordinate key requests and approvals from campus departments.
• Coordinate with Facilities locksmiths, maintenance staff, and contractors on lock installations, re-cores, and hardware replacements.
• Support Facilities work orders related to door hardware, locks, and building access.
• Assist project managers and contractors with keying plans and building access for renovation and construction projects.
• Conduct regular key audits and inventory reviews to ensure accountability of issued keys.
• Track and document lost or unreturned keys, and coordinate lock changes when necessary.
• Maintain secure key cabinets, storage systems, and lock core inventory.
• Coordinate access needs during department relocations, building openings, and facility transitions.
• Work with Facilities leadership, Housing, and Public Safety to maintain appropriate building access and security.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support facility security and operational needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Communication and customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Key control software / CMMS

Job description

Jacksonville State University seeks a Locksmith Specialist to manage the university’s key control program within the Capital Planning & Facilities department. This role serves as the administrative and operational specialist for the facilities key control and lock management program, overseeing issuance, tracking, recovery, and inventory for campus facilities.

The specialist works closely with Facilities maintenance staff, project managers, and campus departments to ensure building access is