Locksmith

Department Contact:Thomas Villalobos

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Join our team! Install repair and maintain locks keys and electronic access control systems across campus. Perform rekeying master keying and security hardware installation while supporting a safe and secure environment.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Locksmith

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500730-FS ACCESS CONTROL

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Designs fabricates installs maintains repairs and modifies locking systems security hardware and access control devices for buildings equipment vehicles and other secured areas. Performs mechanical and electronic locksmith work including rekeying master keying lock repair and installation of locks door hardware safes and security devices. Operates key-cutting machines lock-picking tools power tools and diagnostic equipment. Analyzes plans drawings specifications security requirements and work orders to determine work requirements and sequencing. Estimates materials and labor and recommends supplies and materials to be ordered.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.