Lead Locksmith

Lead Locksmith

California State University, Bakersfield

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE

TO APPLY:

THIS RECRUITMENT IS AVAILABLE TO CURRENT ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

• CLASSIFICATION
  
  TITLE:
  
  Lead Locksmith
• UNION CODE: R06
• FT/PT: Full-time
• PAY PLAN: 12-month
• WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)
• ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Step 8 $ 6,889 - Step 13 $ 7,606
• CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5,998 - $8,737
• PAY BASIS: Monthly
• BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 7am-4pm
• SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Incumbent must possess a valid CA driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire, successfully pass a pre‑employment physical exam and background check.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Within the Business and Administrative Services Division, Facilities Management is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that enables faculty and staff to fulfill the educational mission of California State University, Bakersfield through the continued maintenance of campus facilities and grounds, by providing services in a reasonable and timely manner, and by maintaining a best-in-class organization geared toward the enhancement of the educational environment.

Under general supervision, the Lead Locksmith performs the full range of skilled locksmith duties while serving as the campus expert for all lock, key, and access control systems. The position provides lead work direction to journey-level locksmiths and related trades personnel; plans, designs, and oversees implementation and maintenance of the campus-wide master key program; and ensures that locking systems meet all building codes, security requirements, and operational needs.

The Lead Locksmith also maintains complex manual and computerized keying records, troubleshoots access systems, estimates project costs, and consults with administrators during new construction and major facility upgrades.

• Provide lead work direction to a small crew of locksmiths and/or other skilled and semi-skilled staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring workflow, and inspecting completed work for quality and compliance with codes.
• Train staff on proper locksmith techniques, safety procedures, master key protocols, and system documentation.
• Plan and prioritize daily and long-term work schedules; coordinate with Facilities Management, UPD, Housing, and campus departments to minimize disruption during installations or rekeying activities.
• Determine staffing, material, and equipment needs for projects; review contractor work when outside services are utilized.
• Provide input for performance evaluations of crew members.
• Analyze and respond to emergency situations requiring lock changes, system shutdowns, or security interventions.

• Perform the full range of journey-level locksmith duties, including installing, repairing, adjusting, and maintaining mechanical and electronic locks, cores, cylinders, access control devices, and hardware for campus facilities, furniture, and vehicles.
• Install, repair, and maintain door closers, latches, panic devices, exit hardware, automatic door openers, and sliding door mechanisms.
• Cut, issue, and replace keys; program and issue access cards; rekey locks during personnel changes or security incidents.
• Respond to daily emergency and urgent service calls involving lock failures, access issues, and security risks.
• Service and maintain safes, including combination changes, opening techniques, and lock repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance across all assigned buildings to maximize reliability and code compliance.
• Estimate labor, materials, and equipment needs for projects, and provide recommendations for hardware standards and system upgrades.

• Design, implement, and maintain the campus-wide master key system, ensuring compliance with CSU standards and alignment with institutional security needs.
• Develop, update, and manage both computerized and manual locking system records, including keying schedules, bitting arrays, hardware inventories, restricted key logs, and access control audit trails.
• Utilize and maintain locksmith software platforms (e.g., Key Trails, Master King, Card Access systems, Code Source, Key Grabber) to issue keys, cards, and access permissions.
• Prepare reports on access activity, system status, material usage, and labor for management review.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of all keying and access control information.
• Back up and archive digital keying and access files in accordance with departmental protocols.