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Skilled Trades Worker- Locksmith


Job Location:

Gilroy, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work year- 12 months

Hours- 8 Hours 6am to 2:30pm (30-minute lunch break)

(Note: Daily schedule may be adjusted to meet program needs)

Salary Information: Range30

Skilled Trades Worker

The primary duties of this position is to provide services as a locksmith.

Basic Functions: : To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks and operations involved in the maintenance repair alteration and/or basic construction of District buildings and facilities in the electrical skilled trade. Employees in this classification receive general to limited supervision from the Maintenance and Operations Manager or designate within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class provides general maintenance services to assigned sites within the District as well as performing more specialized and complex duties related to a specific skilled trade(s) for all District facilities. This job class requires a high degree of technical knowledge and skill in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled general maintenance operations. Job incumbents exercise independent judgment in the selection of methods and procedures used within a specialized area of general building maintenance work. This job class functions as a journeyman level of performance.

Typical Duties

  • Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled functions involving electrical and/or mechanical maintenance work in the general servicing of assigned District facilities
  • Performs specialized skilled trades work to service specific maintenance needs of all district facilities as assigned
  • Records and reports all faults deficiencies and other unusual occurrences as well as the time and materials expended on work orders
  • Keeps records of time and material
  • Obtains and maintains required certifications
  • Performs assigned skilled trades work as outlined in addendums
  • Ability to assist with a variety of general custodial and maintenance duties as assigned
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
  • Performs other duties consistent with job description

Employment Standards

  • Possession of a valid California Drivers License
  • Knowledge of the safe use maintenance and operation of tools and power equipment
  • Knowledge of applicable safety codes and standards
  • Knowledge of design construction and functions of mechanical pneumatic electrical and electronic control systems
  • Ability to interpret and work from building plans wiring diagrams blueprints of mechanical and electrical structures and manufacturer specifications
  • Ability to read and apply electrical and electronic blueprints and schematics
  • Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions
  • Ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform required duties successfully
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
  • Ability to meet the physical requirement of the job.

Specialized Duties- Addendum for Skilled Trades Worker-Locksmith

  • Install repair and maintain District locking systems
  • Repair and replace locksets door closures cabinet and file locks door stops and hinges and other related hardware as directed
  • Re-key locks; cut new replacement and duplicate keys
  • Requisition inventory for lock shop according to established procedures
  • Respond to emergency lock-out situations as required

Education/Training/Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the commercial or industrial locksmith field