Lead Locksmith

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Locksmith

Classification: Lead Locksmith

Auto Req Id : 554605

Department: Housing-Maintenance

Division: Vice President, Student Affairs Office

Salary Range: Classification Range $6,459 - $8,339 per month

Appointment Type: Ongoing

Time Base: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM;
Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position: Living on campus is an excellent way to enhance your experience at Cal State Fullerton. Being a member of a living and learning community can help strengthen both your personal growth and academic success. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members.

Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,200 students that is safe, clean, and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Lead Locksmith. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Facilities Operations, the Lead Locksmith performs a full range of duties, including the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodeling, and repair of manual and automated locks, door openers, and door hardware. The Lead Locksmith cuts and issues keys and maintains accurate master key logs. Ensures equipment functions properly and maintains a safe and clean working environment.

The position requires thorough and accurate accounting of time, materials, and timely completion of routine assignments. Follows up on all projects and tasks to ensure completion to the satisfaction of the supervisor or manager, maintains a responsible attendance record, punctuality, and consistently meets deadlines. Work is performed in a manner that supports and facilitates the efforts of Housing Facilities Services and the broader university community, while fostering positive and cooperative working relationships with department staff and campus partners.

This is a key position supporting campus safety and security in alignment with the university’s mission, vision, and values in higher education. The Lead Locksmith serves as the campus expert on electronic locking systems and regularly interacts with the campus community. The role requires strong teamwork, initiative, and ownership of responsibilities while…