Locksmith

NMSU; Las Cruces, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,461,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Job summary

NMSU's Facilities and Services department seeks a Locksmith to install, repair, and maintain locks, keys, and electronic access control systems across campus in Las Cruces. The role covers rekeying, master keying, and security hardware installation to help keep university facilities safe.

Typical duties include analyzing plans and work orders, using key-cutting machines and power tools, and coordinating with the team to ensure secure access across buildings and vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.
• Equivalent Qualifications:
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Special Certification/Licensure:

Responsibilities

• Designs, fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs and modifies locking systems, security hardware, and access control devices.
• Performs mechanical and electronic locksmith work including rekeying, master keying, lock repair, and installation of locks, door hardware, safes, and security devices.

Skills

Locksmithing

Lock hardware installation

Reading plans/drawings

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Tools

Key-cutting machines

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Lock-picking tools

Job description

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

PositionTitle: 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.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

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.