Maintenance Technician​/Locksmith

Position Title:

Maintenance Technician

Department:
Maintenance

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The Tohono O’odham Ki:

Ki Association conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which may include a criminal background check, verification of credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States. All employees are required to successfully pass a drug screening test prior to employment;

random drug screening tests may be administered post-employment.

The Maintenance Technician/Locksmith is responsible for installing, repairing, rekeying, and maintaining mechanical and electronic locking systems across TOKA-managed rental units, administrative buildings, and new construction projects. This position also performs a full range of building and housing maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, roofing, appliance repair, and preventative maintenance.

Locksmith duties are the primary focus of this position; however, the volume of locksmith work may vary. As a result, the employee is expected to perform all Maintenance Technician responsibilities as assigned. This combined role ensures full operational flexibility and supports TOKA’s ongoing security and maintenance needs.

• Install, repair, and replace mechanical locks, deadbolts, door hardware, and security devices.
• Rekey locks, cut keys, and maintain master key systems according to TOKA protocols.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic locks, keypad systems, and access control devices.
• Install, adjust, and maintain door closures, panic hardware, interior/exterior doors, and related hardware.
• Maintain secure storage, tracking, and documentation of keys, fobs, and access cards.
• Ensure locking systems meet tribal housing standards, building codes, and safety requirements.
• Respond promptly to tenant lockouts and urgent security issues.
• Maintain accurate logs of lock changes, key issuance, and security incidents.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Construction, and Property Management teams.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for issuing, receiving, storing, securing, and tracking keys, fobs, and access cards.
• Establish and maintain protocols for master key systems, restricted keys, emergency access, and lost/stolen key procedures.
• Implement and manage key‑tracking software, including data entry, system updates, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure all key‑control practices meet TOKA security standards, tribal housing requirements, and industry best practices.
• Train staff on key‑control procedures and software usage as needed.

• Maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, solar, structural, and mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical/plumbing schematics and blueprints.
• Troubleshoot, dismantle, remodel, repair, reassemble, and install electrical switches.
• Repair vandalism or storm damage to buildings and housing units.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Repair cabinetry, roofs, sheetrock, ceilings, and flooring.
• Replace mirrors, windows, interior/exterior doors.
• Weld and repair doors, gates, fences, and equipment.
• Paint interior and exterior building surfaces.
• Maintain, repair, or replace HVAC or swamp cooler systems.
• Perform concrete repairs including block and/or pouring.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install stoves, refrigerators, and water heaters.
• Assist with other trades and maintenance activities.
• Participate in on‑call rotation as needed.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service — Communicates clearly and professionally with tenants, inspectors, and staff; builds positive working relationships while resolving lock‑related issues.
• Attention to Detail — Demonstrates precision when rekeying, pinning locks, installing hardware, and…