Locksmith

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a skilled locksmith to provide professional lock services and secure key control for the Capitol Complex. The role involves installing, maintaining and upgrading locking systems, and ensuring safe, compliant building operations.

Responsibilities include overseeing key inventories, coordinating with facilities teams, and training backup staff. A valid locksmith credential or relevant experience is required, with a focus on safety and reliability in a government

Qualifications

• Ability to read construction plans, blueprints and specs to design and key systems for buildings.
• Math skills to estimate labor and material costs for planned projects.
• Knowledge of master key systems and secure key control practices.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain locks, cores and related hardware to ensure security.
• Oversee key control and inventory management for Capitol Complex with accurate records.
• Plan and implement new locking systems to meet modern security standards.
• Train backup staff to ensure operational continuity and safety compliance.

Skills

Locksmith knowledge

Blueprint reading

Estimating costs

Education

ALOA Registered Locksmith

Locksmith training cert/diploma

Tools

Electronic key control systems

Intelligent key systems

Security tier key systems

Job description

• Job ID : 97617

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/09/2026

• Closing Date : 10/29/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Carpentry-Paint Shop

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Capitol complex

• Salary Range: $29.65 - $34.16 / hourly; $61,909 - $71,326 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• Work Area : Lock shop

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to provide skilled locksmith work on all locks, associated equipment, and key control in a professional manner by providing consistent quality services to ensure clean, safe and environmentally sound buildings, grounds and operations for all clientele. Some of the job duties include: Ensuring security by installing and maintaining locks, cores, and related hardware while providing necessary repairs. Oversee key control and inventory management to safeguard the Capitol Complex, keeping accurate records of issued keys. Plan and implement new locking systems to align with modern security standards. Train backup staff to ensure operational continuity. Collaborate with various teams to support smooth facility management, comply with safety regulations, and execute additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must meet one of the following requirements:

• Certification by the Associated Locksmiths of America as a Registered Locksmith OR

• Completion of a locksmith training course (Diploma/Certification), plus two (2) years’ experience performing locksmith duties, including rekeying, repairing and maintaining OR

• Three (3) years’ experience performing locksmith duties, including rekeying, repairing and maintaining locks

And the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read construction plans, blueprints and specifications sufficient to design and key systems for buildings

• Math skills sufficient to estimate labor and material costs for planned projects

• Knowledge of master key systems

Must possess a valid class D driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with intelligent key systems.

• Experience with security tier key systems.

• Experience with electronic key control systems.

Physical Requirements

Successful candidate must pass pre-employment physical. Physical Demands: Work Performance Testing (WPT). Job involves exerting up to 21-35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 13-21 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 7-10 pounds of force constantly to move or lift objects.

Additional Requirements

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH AMERICAN DATABANK, DL CHECK, AND EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.