Lead Locksmith – High-Security Keys & Access Control

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

USC’s Facilities Planning & Management seeks a Locksmith – Module C to lead lock system maintenance, high-security keying, and access control projects on the University Park campus. Responsibilities include installing electrified hardware, re-keying, and supervising journeymen and technicians.

The role requires a four-year apprenticeship and five years of journeyman experience, with familiarity in building codes and safety practices. Join USC’s safety‑driven facilities team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of four-year apprenticeship program.
• 5 Years of journeyman experience; four years’ trainee experience may substitute for apprenticeship.
• Experience in industrial/commercial locksmithing; knowledge of lock systems, safety codes and building codes.
• Experience operating key cutting and code cutting machines; maintaining records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations, maintenance and repairs on lock systems and access control hardware.
• Install electrified hardware, panic hardware, locksets and electronic releases.
• Maintain and update key records; order materials as required; train junior staff.
• Lead and supervise journeymen and technicians; prioritize work and monitor timelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Access control systems

High security key systems

ADA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Four-year apprenticeship program

Tools

Key cutting machines

Code cutting machines

Locksmith tooling

Job description

USC’s Facilities Planning & Management seeks a Locksmith – Module C to lead lock system maintenance, high-security keying, and access control projects on the University Park campus. Responsibilities include installing electrified hardware, re-keying, and supervising journeymen and technicians.

The role requires a four-year apprenticeship and five years of journeyman experience, with familiarity in building codes and safety practices. Join USC’s safety‑driven facilities team.