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Locksmith

Texas A&M University Kingsville
Kingsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2025
Job Title
Locksmith

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
17151001 University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Kingsville, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Locksmith, under direction, repairs and installs locks and door hardware, duplicates key, recodes locks, and performs general carpentry work related to locksmithing. Maintains files and computerized key control records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Install new locks and cores in all new facilities and renovations
Master pinning and re-pinning of all cylinders
Cut and issue key and log issuance.
Assist other maintenance shops with card readers installs and troubleshooting.
Repair, replace and add locks, as necessary, to maintain campus security.
Determine style, brand of all locks installed.
Monitor and repair automatic doors.
Perform preventative maintenance on automatic doors.
Respond to work orders for locks, door hinges, and broken doors.
Identify, issue and log padlocks.
Change door locks in controlled or protected areas as requested.
Control Master key systems regarding access.
Maintain meticulous recordkeeping for the University's key tracking system.
Collect all keys from exiting employees and documents in University System. Complete employee exit document.
Maintain hardware to include door closures, hinges, etc.
Provide entry access to contractors working on campus; monitor return of contractor issued keys.
Maintains ADA door controllers' campus wide
Maintains and track key inventory
Maintain compliance with code Fire and Safety.
Provide excellent customer service via written and oral (verbal)
Will participate with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
Completes all tasks assigned by supervisor.
Experience using Microsoft Office 365.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience - Six months of related experience.

Ability to - Multitask and work independently and cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding. Knowledge of master key systems and changing keys to present hierarchy. Knowledge of methods, tools, and materials used in locksmith trade. Ability to plan or make recommendations in security modifications.

Physical Requirements - Ability to lift moderately heavy objects

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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