Lead Locksmith (CSU employees only)

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees, with a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Maintains lock and access systems, completes work requests, and programs electronic locks.
• Develops locking plans and coordinates lock shop activities.
• Supports campus projects and provides work direction and training.
• Maintains inventory and purchases supplies.
• Designs, sets up, and maintains the lock shop, responsible for repair, maintenance, installation, and issuance of hardware and cutting of keys.
• Makes procedural decisions and uses independent judgment to maintain security and safety through proper building or room access.
• Consults with independent contractors, administrators, project managers, and engineers on new construction and projects.
• Maintains the management of all locking plans within Integra Access and One Card systems.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies related to lock management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience as a journey-level locksmith that included lead work coordination responsibilities and training in master key systems.
• Combination of progressively responsible training and experience demonstrating achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a locksmith’s apprenticeship program.
• License or certification as a locksmith.
• Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of master locking systems, institutional hardware, and electronic access control systems.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace locks and related hardware.
• Ability to maintain computerized inventory and master locking system records.
• Skill in programming and maintaining electronic access systems, including Onity Integra Access and One Card.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment while maintaining facility security and safety.
• Ability to provide effective work direction and training on lock and locking-system procedures.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement and savings plans.
• Tuition waiver and more.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $5,998 – $7,168 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is $5,998 - $8,737 per month.

Schedule

Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday (7 am-3:30 pm); may include evenings and weekends. This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. This position is designated as sensitive and may require compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.