Facility Locksmith

Pay

$33.60 per hour

About the role

CoreCivic employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good. The Facility Locksmith position supports an institutional, secure setting by providing the highest quality care for the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs facility locks and related hardware for correctional facilities.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs commercial and industrial security door locking hardware.
• Maintains master keying systems for both standard and small formats.
• Performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses, and corrects problems involving various components.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, latches, keepers, and hinges.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, welding equipment, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware.
• Inspects and listens to equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Dismantles defective or malfunctioning machines and equipment, installs new or repaired parts, and tests operation following repair.
• Prepares and maintains standard operating records and reports as required.
• Processes all work orders, reports, and other documents in a timely manner.
• Completes assignments based on urgency and scheduled needs.
• Coordinates with the facility Maintenance Supervisor to complete high‑priority repairs and preventive maintenance, ensuring safe and secure facility system operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification, or equivalent (required).
• Two years of experience with detention, commercial, and industrial mechanical and electronic locking systems hardware installation (required).
• Locksmith certification and/or completion of Architectural Hardware Certification training (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (required).
• Minimum age of 21 years.

CoreCivic is a drug‑free workplace and an equal‑opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.