Locksmith

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

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Locksmith – Module C to join the Facilities Planning & Management team. The role involves high security keying, master key system maintenance, and access control installations on campus.

The position requires a four-year apprenticeship and journeyman experience, with leadership responsibilities and adherence to health and safety regulations. USC values safety, teamwork, and reliable facility operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of four-year apprenticeship program.
• Experience in standard and advanced locksmithing procedures including high security key systems.
• Experience operating key cutting and code cutting machines.
• Familiarity with ADA, Life Safety Codes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and advanced locksmith procedures including high security keying and maintenance of master key systems.
• Repair, rekey, install and maintain locks and access control equipment.
• Train journeymen and other employees in specific locksmith skills and tasks as required.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work performed.

Skills

Locksmithing

Access control

High security keys

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + four-year apprenticeship

Tools

Key cutting machines

Code cutting machines

Lock hardware installation tools

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC) department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking a Locksmith – Module C to join its team.

Work You Will Do

• The Locksmith – Module C performs standard and advanced locksmith procedures including but not limited to high security keying, creation and maintenance of master key systems, low voltage access control.
• Determines need to repair and/or replace equipment.
• Estimates materials required for specific job components.
• Performs all appropriate module tasks and demonstrates proficiency as outlined in the Locksmith Pay for Skills section, independently or as part of a team, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Repairs, installs and re-keys all mechanical type locks, electrified hardware and access control locks.
• Maintains key records and orders materials as required.
• Trains journeymen and other employees specific skills and tasks as required.
• Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and Zone Maintenance Technicians.
• The Locksmith – Module C: Provides leadership and guidance to others who perform similar work.
• Sets priorities and timelines and monitors the work of others.
• Performs all necessary alterations, maintenance and repair work on University lock systems.
• Installs panic hardware, locksets and electrical releases.
• Works from blueprints, specifications and plans.
• Operates key cutting and code cutting machines.
• Estimates materials required for specific job components.
• Maintains clean job site throughout duration and cleans up job site following work completion.
• Maintains safe working conditions for self and others.
• Stores and maintains supplies, tools and equipment.
• Trains other journeymen, Zone Maintenance Technicians, or other employees’ specific skills and tasks, as required.
• Identifies additional training or defines needs for new or continuing training which would benefit staff.
• Prepares reports and/or maintenance records, as needed.
• Perform all necessary alterations, maintenance and repair on access control systems.
• Install electrified hardware and access control locks (standalone and hardwired).
• Experience with High Security Key Systems.
• Ability to rekey High Security Cylinders.
• Operate key cutting machines for high security cylinders.
• In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to “report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery plans.
• Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those plans is required.
• During or immediately following an emergency, the employee will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The salary range for this position is $: 32.59 - $37.72.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Job Qualifications

Preferred qualifications

• Related Undergraduate Study
• Experienced with troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Automatic Door Operators and Access Control Systems (hardwired and standalone)
• Experienced with High Security Key Systems.
• Ability to rekey High Security Cylinders.
• Familiar with ADA, Fire Door, and Life Safety Codes.
• Familiar with OSHPD and JCAHO rules and regulations pertaining to health facilities.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of four-year apprenticeship program
• 5 Years of journeyman experience
• Four years’ experience as a trade-related trainee may substitute for completion of a four year apprenticeship program
• Experience performing standard trade-related procedures.
• General knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• General knowledge of industrial/commercial locksmithing.
• Experience operating key cutting and code cutting machines.
• Experience maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Familiar with city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other requirements for workplace safety.

About USC FPM

FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this diverse group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values.

FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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