Locksmith

Crouse Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crouse Health in Syracuse, NY is hiring a Locksmith on a full-time, day-shift basis. The role maintains, installs, and repairs a range of lock systems and door hardware, including electronic swipe support as needed. A NYS Locksmith license is required.

The position offers day hours, weekend/holiday requirements, and a competitive pay range based on experience. Join a hospital team dedicated to safe, secure facilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Locksmith with New York State Department of Education.
• Experience with lock systems and door hardware preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, install and adjust locks of various types.
• Set locks to master system and manage master key layout.
• Duplicate keys and cut pins using coding and cylinder.
• Open locks and safes when keys or combos are unavailable.
• Install doors and hardware; maintain door security.
• Participate in fire brigade activities.
• Keep work area clean and file time sheets and work orders.

Skills

Locksmithing

Door hardware

Hardware installation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

New York State Locksmith License

Job description

Engineering - 138

Syracuse, NY

Non Clinical

Full-Time, Days, 7:00am-3:30pm with weekends & holidays

Req # 32378

Posted 06/23/2026

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We've combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse’s Engineering team is hiring a Locksmith. The Locksmith maintains, installs, repairs and adjusts various types of locks; duplicates keys; maintains doors and hardware. In addition, this role assists with any issues with electronic door swipes. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Pay Range: $21.93 - $40.09 / hour based on experience

Available Schedule(s)

• Full-time, 7:00am-3:30pm with weekends & holidays

Locksmith Position Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, installs and adjusts various types of locks including combination type locks, tumbler type, mortise locks, etc.
• Sets locks to the master system; charts and lays out master key system.
• Duplicates keys; makes pin tumbler and bit type keys from duplicate, key coding and the cylinder itself.
• Executes ability to open lock and safe where key or combination is not available.
• Maintains and sets up an expanding key coding and filing system for the hospital on the computer.
• Installs doors and related hardware such as door closers, coordinators, flush bolts, locking mechanism and exit devices; repairs and maintains said door and hardware.
• Participates in fire brigade activities.
• Maintains an orderly and clean environment; cleans up after job is completed.
• Fills out and turns in time sheets, parts removal slips and work orders according to department policy.

Locksmith Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently licensed as a Locksmith with New York State Department of Education.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.
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