Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith

Upper-Darby-School-District; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Darby School District in Upper Darby, PA, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith for the Facilities Department. The role is a permanent full-time position available immediately to install, repair, and maintain locking systems across the district.

You will service Yale and Schlage hardware, manage key control, and ensure doors, closers, and panic hardware meet safety codes while coordinating with maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years locksmith experience, preferably in a school district.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma plus technical locksmith training.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical and electronic locking systems.
• Service Yale and Schlage locking hardware.
• Maintain key control records and master key systems.
• Inspect doors and hardware for fire and life-safety compliance.

Skills

Locksmithing

Lock hardware

Key control

Door hardware

Education

High school diploma

Locksmithing training

Tools

Yale locks

Schlage

Von Duprin

Job description

Upper Darby School District Upper Darby School District Facilities Department - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith

Upper Darby School District Upper Darby School District Facilities Department - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Upper Darby School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5895940

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith needed for our Maintenance Department.

Available immediately, permanent full time position.

Classification-Unclassified-$51,422

JOB GOAL

The District Locksmith is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of locks, door hardware, and related hardware systems throughout the district. This position ensures that all facilities remain secure, functional, and compliant with safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Install, repair, replace, and maintain mechanical and electronic locking systems.
• 2. Service and maintain Yale locks, Schlage, Von Duprin panic/exit hardware.
• 3. Pin and re-pin cylinders; master key systems experience preferred.
• 4. Cut keys and maintain accurate key control records.
• 5. Install, adjust, and repair door closers.
• 6. Install, repair, and maintain panic bar/exit hardware.
• 7. Hang, align, and adjust doors and frames to ensure proper operation.
• 8. Diagnose and correct door and hardware issues including hinges, strikes, thresholds, and weather stripping.
• 9. Perform basic lock picking when necessary for access or troubleshooting.
• 10. Inspect doors and hardware to ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes.
• 11. Respond to emergency lockouts and urgent security issues.
• 12. Work closely with Facilities, Maintenance, and Administration staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school + Training program

Technical training in locksmithing

X

Work Experience

2-3 years

Prior experience as a locksmith, preferably in a school district

X

Valid Driver's License Required

Yes

SCOPE

Analytical Demands

• Analytical demands are minimal. Work involves closely following verbal or written instructions and/or established procedures.

Supervision

• No supervisory duties.

Sensory Abilities

• Visual acuity and auditory acuity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.

Temperament

• Ability to make judgments and work under high level of stress.
• Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful.
• Ability to work as a coordinator and a member of a team.
• Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Cognitive Ability

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.

Specific Skills

• Must possess active listening skills.
• Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.
• Reports to work on time, gives a full day’s work and makes effective use of time while on the job.
• Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.

Workplace Expectations

• Maintains awareness of the School District’s policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.
• Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.
• Dresses appropriately for job environment.
• Ability to follow directions and give direction to others.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.

Standard ADA Settings

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard ADA Selection

Office

Classroom

X

Other(to include Physically Demanding Positions)

This factor measures the strength and stamina required in areas such as lifting, standing, and the frequency of doing these as necessary to perform the particular duties of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Driving/Operating Mobile Equipment X
• Use of Hand Tools (power or manual) X
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment X
• Use of Office Equipment (computer, printer, telephone, etc.) X
• Standing for extended periods of time X
• Walking for extended periods of time X
• Crawling X
• Climbing X
• Repeated Bending X
• Gripping/Holding X
• Reaching (above shoulder/at waist/below waist level) X
• Hearing (person to person, on the phone, in group settings) X
• Vision (near, midrange, far, peripheral, depth and color) X
• Lifting (Weight) X
• 50 lbs.
• Carrying (Weight) X
• 50 lbs.

The school recognizes that reasonable accommodations must be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Working Environment

Typical athletic training office/facility/environment

Subject to inside environmental conditions

Subject to outside environmental conditions

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required