Locksmith

About the Role

The University of Southern California (USC) department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking a Locksmith – Module C to join its team.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard and advanced locksmith procedures including high security keying, creation and maintenance of master key systems, and low voltage access control.
• Determines need to repair and/or replace equipment.
• Estimates materials required for specific job components.
• Repairs, installs, and re-keys mechanical locks, electrified hardware, and access control locks.
• Maintains key records and orders materials as required.
• Trains journeymen and other employees on specific skills and tasks.
• Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and Zone Maintenance Technicians.
• Sets priorities and timelines and monitors the work of others.
• Performs alterations, maintenance, and repair work on University lock systems.
• Installs panic hardware, locksets, and electrical releases.
• Works from blueprints, specifications, and plans.
• Operates key cutting and code cutting machines.
• Maintains a clean job site and ensures safe working conditions.
• Prepares reports and maintenance records as needed.
• Performs alterations, maintenance, and repair on access control systems.
• Installs electrified hardware and access control locks (standalone and hardwired).
• Responds to emergencies as per the university’s Emergency Operations Plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a four-year apprenticeship program.
• 5 years of journeyman experience.
• Four years’ experience as a trade-related trainee may substitute for completion of a four-year apprenticeship program.
• Experience performing standard trade-related procedures.
• General knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• General knowledge of industrial/commercial locksmithing.
• Experience operating key cutting and code cutting machines.
• Experience maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Familiarity with city and state building codes, OSHA rules, and standard safety practices.
• Valid CA driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related Undergraduate Study.
• Experience with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of Automatic Door Operators and Access Control Systems.
• Experience with High Security Key Systems and rekeying High Security Cylinders.
• Familiarity with ADA, Fire Door, and Life Safety Codes.
• Familiarity with OSHPD and JCAHO rules and regulations pertaining to health facilities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $32.59 - $37.72.

About USC FPM

FPM is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining USC's facilities, with a strong focus on safety. The team provides high-quality construction, operations, and maintenance services, upholding USC and FPM's core values of recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.