Senior Master Locksmith: Master Key Systems & Security Planning

Stanford Reglab; California; On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is hiring for a Locksmith/Master Locksmith position within Residential & Dining Enterprises. The role covers installing and maintaining master keying systems, advising on lock security, and providing a range of hardware services across campus facilities.

The Master Locksmith level involves extensive planning and record-keeping for master keying, with on-site work and essential duties. Qualifications include four years in locksmith trade and related education, plus strong

Qualifications

• Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years completion in an apprentice program or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Four years of actual work in the locksmith trade.
• Knowledgeable in keying systems and building and document security systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan master keying systems for buildings and departments after conferring with user personnel to determine their requirements; submit estimates of cost of the job as required.
• Conduct security surveys of installations and recommend to the supervisor the adequacy of security.
• Draft key control systems for individual departments when required.
• Select, requisition, install, maintain and repair all locking devices, door checks and door closers, panic hardware and exit alarms.
• May coordinate contracts with locksmith contractor; provide or approve master key plan, inspect work upon completion.
• Determine the key requirements of departments and furnish keys.
• Open or bypass locks when keys are not available.
• Change lock combinations; tool parts used in repairing old or antique locks.
• Maintain stock control of key blanks, locks and repair parts.
• Repair and maintain all locksmith machines.
• May perform any of the duties described in the Locksmith, Maintenance specification or other duties as assigned.
• May conduct electronic access maintenance and repair.
• Adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Locksmith knowledge

Keying systems

Security surveys

Communication skills

Education

Apprentice program completion (4 years)

Work experience in locksmith trade (4 years)

Tools

Lock hardware installation tooling

Job description

Stanford University is hiring for a Locksmith/Master Locksmith position within Residential & Dining Enterprises. The role covers installing and maintaining master keying systems, advising on lock security, and providing a range of hardware services across campus facilities.

The Master Locksmith level involves extensive planning and record-keeping for master keying, with on-site work and essential duties. Qualifications include four years in locksmith trade and related education, plus strong