Locksmith

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces is seeking a Locksmith to install, repair, and maintain locking systems, keys, and access control across campus, including rekeying and master keying.

Responsibilities include fabricating hardware, reading plans, and using key-cutting and diagnostic tools to ensure secure facilities, equipment, and vehicles. The role requires physical work and attention to safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.
• Analyzes plans, drawings, specifications and work orders to determine requirements.
• Operates key-cutting machines, lock-picking tools and diagnostic equipment.

Responsabilités

• Designs, fabricates, installs and maintains locking systems and security devices.
• Performs rekeying and master keying and installs locks and hardware.
• Operates key-cutting machines and diagnostic equipment; evaluates plans and requirements.

Connaissances

Locksmithing

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Formation

High School diploma

Outils

Key-cutting machines

Lock-picking tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Description du poste

• 504104


• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States


• Staff


• Staff Full-time


• Closing at: Oct 16 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Thomas Villalobos, [e-mail], 575-646-5513

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our team! Install, repair, and maintain locks, keys, and electronic access control systems across campus. Perform rekeying, master keying, and security hardware installation while supporting a safe and secure environment.

Position Details

Position Title: Locksmith

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500730-FS ACCESS CONTROL

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Designs, fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs and modifies locking systems, security hardware, and access control devices for buildings, equipment, vehicles, and other secured areas. Performs mechanical and electronic locksmith work including rekeying, master keying, lock repair, and installation of locks, door hardware, safes, and security devices. Operates key-cutting machines, lock-picking tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. Analyzes plans, drawings, specifications, security requirements, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequencing. Estimates materials and labor and recommends supplies and materials to be ordered.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or higher degree.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

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