Security Locksmith: Access Control & Master Keys

City of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA coverage

Pension plan

Roth 401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

The City of Tucson’s General Services Department seeks a Locksmith to install, repair, and maintain locks and security systems across city facilities, handling key duplication, rekeying, badge access, and emergency lockouts. Under the Carpentry Supervisor, you will service departments citywide, operate key machines, create master key systems, and ensure ADA compliance and safe entry.

This full-time role requires 6 months post-high school and 2 years locksmith experience, plus a valid Arizona

Qualifications

• 6 months post high school education
• Two (2) years of relevant locksmith experience
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License

Responsibilities

• Reviews assigned work orders daily and plans efficient driving routes to complete multiple work orders.
• Documents and assigns keys to employees and ensures return upon separation from the city.
• Programs badge access to employees through computer system with proper levels and timing.
• Creates and tests pin patterns to build locks and maintains key patterns for duplicates or replacements.
• Installs and maintains door hardware, including closures, hinges, and ADA-compliant components.
• Responds to emergency lockouts and provides lockout services.
• Wires and programs keyless entry systems and provides consultations on security solutions.

Skills

Locksmithing

Key duplication

Rekeying

Badge access

Emergency lockouts

ADA compliance

Security systems

Lock maintenance

Education

High school completion

Post-secondary training

Tools

Key machines

Electronic key programmer

Job description

The City of Tucson’s General Services Department seeks a Locksmith to install, repair, and maintain locks and security systems across city facilities, handling key duplication, rekeying, badge access, and emergency lockouts. Under the Carpentry Supervisor, you will service departments citywide, operate key machines, create master key systems, and ensure ADA compliance and safe entry.

This full-time role requires 6 months post-high school and 2 years locksmith experience, plus a valid Arizona