Senior Locksmith & Facilities Maintenance Technician

Oceanside Unified School District; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceanside Unified School District is seeking a skilled locksmith to install, repair and maintain locks on doors and cabinets across district facilities.

You will work under supervision, read blueprints and plans, and prepare time and material estimates while guiding a crew and ensuring tasks meet schedule deadlines. Strong safety, communication, and device operation skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus three years of journey-level locksmith experience.
• Knowledge of materials, tools and methods used in locksmith trade.
• Experience with electronic locking devices and their uses.
• Awareness of occupational safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate computers and mobile devices.
• Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and shop equipment.
• Capable of reading sketches, plans, blueprints and general instructions.
• Ability to estimate time and material and guide a crew.
• Ability to handle multiple work orders and complete tasks on schedule.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled locksmith work in installation, repair and maintenance of locks on doors and cabinets.
• Repair and maintain buildings and related facilities or equipment.
• Work independently from sketches, plans and blueprints; follow instructions.
• Prepare time and material estimates and supervise a small crew.
• Respond to work orders and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer and mobile device operation

Recordkeeping and reporting

Tool handling

Read drawings plans blueprints

Time and material estimation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three years of journey-level locksmith experience

Tools

Locksmith tools

Electronic locking devices

Lock hardware and shop equipment

Job description

Oceanside Unified School District is seeking a skilled locksmith to install, repair and maintain locks on doors and cabinets across district facilities.

You will work under supervision, read blueprints and plans, and prepare time and material estimates while guiding a crew and ensuring tasks meet schedule deadlines. Strong safety, communication, and device operation skills are required.