Locksmith

Oceanside Unified School District; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceanside Unified School District is seeking a skilled Journeyman Locksmith for the Maintenance and Operations Department. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining locking systems for doors and cabinets across facilities.

The position requires safety‑conscious, detail‑oriented personnel who can read blueprints and work from sketches, plans, or general instructions. Candidates may supervise a crew and must manage time and materials efficiently.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Three years of varied journey-level locksmith experience.
• Knowledge of materials, tools and methods in the locksmith trade.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled locksmith work in installation, maintenance, and repair of locks on doors and cabinets.
• Read sketches, plans, blueprints and follow instructions.
• Prepare time and material estimates; monitor work orders.
• Guide the work of a crew and ensure work completes on schedule.
• Operate computer, mobile devices and assigned work order software.

Skills

Locksmithing

Lock maintenance

Tool use

Safety practices

Recordkeeping

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Blueprints reading

Computer & mobile devices

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years journeyman locksmith experience

Tools

Locksmith tools & equipment

Electronic locking devices knowledge

Job description

The Personnel Commission announces an OPEN and PROMOTIONAL recruitment. This recruitment will result in the establishment of one integrated eligibility list.

Promotional candidates will have seniority points added to final passing scores (.25 of a point for every year of classified service up to a maximum of 5 points). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies and will be active for one year or until cancelled.

There is currently ONE positions open in the Maintenance and Operations Department. This is an 8 hour/day, 12 month position.

Under direction of assigned supervisor, perform skilled maintenance work in the installation, repair, adjustment, and changing of keyed and combination locks and the repair of lockers. This may involve other skilled maintenance activities on occasion.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of varied experience in the locksmith trade at the journey level.
• Knowledge of Specific materials, tools, and methods used in the repair and maintenance of assigned trade.
• Locking devices available including electronic equipment and their uses.
• Occupational safety practices and procedures.
• Computer and mobile device operations.
• Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to Proficiently use hand and power tools, materials, and shop equipment related to specific trade.
• Perform skilled locksmith work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of locks on doors and cabinets.
• Repair and maintain buildings and related structural facilities or equipment.
• Work independently from sketches, plans, blueprints, and general instructions.
• Prepare time and material estimates.
• Guide the work of a crew.
• Handle a variety of work orders and complete work on schedule.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Operate computer, mobile devices, and assigned software.
• Monitor and respond to requisitions in a computerized work order system.
• Understand, follow, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate with diverse groups and individuals.