Locksmith

Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,299,000 - 108,830,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) Facilities Planning & Management is seeking a Locksmith – Module C in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves leading a team, performing complex lock and access control system work, and training others in related tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and a four-year apprenticeship with journeyman experience. The position requires deep knowledge of lock systems and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program is required.
• Experience with standard trade-related procedures and lock systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to others; sets priorities and timelines.
• Performs alterations, maintenance and repair on university lock systems and access control.
• Operates key cutting and code cutting machines; estimates materials for components.
• Maintains clean and safe job sites and trains other staff as needed.
• Prepares reports and maintenance records; performs duties relating to access control systems.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Access control

Locksmithing

Education

High School Diploma

4-year apprenticeship program

Tools

Key cutting machines

Code cutting machines

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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

The Work You Will Do

• 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

The ideal candidate for the position of Locksmith – Module C meets the following 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.

All candidates for the position of Locksmith – Module C must meet the following 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.
• Valid CA driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information, please visit the policy website. (opens in new window)

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 dynamic 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.

Come and join the FPM team – a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence.

Job ID: REQ20178145

Posted Date: 08/06/2026