Locksmith Specialist

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Jacksonville State University seeks a Locksmith Specialist to manage the university’s key control program within the Capital Planning & Facilities department. This role serves as the administrative and operational specialist for the facilities key control and lock management program, overseeing issuance, tracking, recovery, and inventory for campus facilities.

The specialist works closely with Facilities maintenance staff, project managers, and campus departments to ensure building access is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities operations, maintenance support, inventory control, or administrative coordination.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and inventory records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding building security and access information.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Facilities key control program for all campus buildings.
• Issue, track, and recover physical keys and lock cores in accordance with university policies and Facilities procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of key assignments, lock cores, and key inventory using key control databases or tracking systems.
• Process and coordinate key requests and approvals from campus departments.
• Coordinate with Facilities locksmiths, maintenance staff, and contractors on lock installations, re-cores, and hardware replacements.
• Support Facilities work orders related to door hardware, locks, and building access.
• Assist project managers and contractors with keying plans and building access for renovation and construction projects.
• Conduct regular key audits and inventory reviews to ensure accountability of issued keys.
• Track and document lost or unreturned keys, and coordinate lock changes when necessary.
• Maintain secure key cabinets, storage systems, and lock core inventory.
• Coordinate access needs during department relocations, building openings, and facility transitions.
• Work with Facilities leadership, Housing, and Public Safety to maintain appropriate building access and security.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support facility security and operational needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Communication and customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Key control software / CMMS

Job description

Department:

O and M Maintenance and Operations

Work Hours:

7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Call maybe required

Anticipated Start Date:

October 5, 2026

Salary:

$35,256.00

Job Summary:

The Locksmith Specialist is responsible for managing the university’s key control program within the Capital Planning & Facilities department. This position serves as the administrative and operational specialist for the Facilities key control and lock management program. This position oversees the issuance, tracking, recovery, and inventory of keys and lock cores for campus facilities. The Key Control/Training Specialist works closely with Facilities maintenance staff, project managers, and campus departments to ensure building access is properly controlled and documented while supporting maintenance operations, renovations, and construction projects. And other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the Facilities key control program for all campus buildings.
• Issue, track, and recover physical keys and lock cores in accordance with university policies and Facilities procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of key assignments, lock cores, and key inventory using key control databases or tracking systems.
• Process and coordinate key requests and approvals from campus departments.
• Coordinate with Facilities locksmiths, maintenance staff, and contractors on lock installations, re-cores, and hardware replacements.
• Support Facilities work orders related to door hardware, locks, and building access.
• Assist project managers and contractors with keying plans and building access for renovation and construction projects.
• Conduct regular key audits and inventory reviews to ensure accountability of issued keys.
• Track and document lost or unreturned keys, and coordinate lock changes when necessary.
• Maintain secure key cabinets, storage systems, and lock core inventory.
• Coordinate access needs during department relocations, building openings, and facility transitions.
• Work with Facilities leadership, Housing, and Public Safety to maintain appropriate building access and security.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support facility security and operational needs.
• Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating Facilities key control policies and procedures.
• Generate reports related to key inventory, lock cores, and key assignments.
• Provide guidance to campus departments regarding proper key request and return procedures.
• Support emergency or after-hours access coordination when necessary.

Perform other Facilities-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities operations, maintenance support, inventory control, or administrative coordination.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and inventory records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding building security and access information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in facilities management, maintenance departments, or physical plant operations.
• Experience with key control software, CMMS systems, or facilities management databases.
• Knowledge of commercial door hardware and locking systems.
• Experience in a university, government, or institutional facilities environment.

Required Documents:

1. Resume

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
• Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
• RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
• 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
• Medical (PEEHIP)
• Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

Clery Notice:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.