Locksmith

Working Title

• Job Title Locksmith
• Requisition Number RE55317
• Working Title
• Department Name 3CF00:
  
  Facilities Shared Services
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Grade Level 42
• Salary Range $/hour
• Type of Position Staff
• Position Time Status Full-Time
• Required Education HS
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• Required Related Experience 2 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification None

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs;
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs;
Loud noises;
Dusty;
Hazardous chemicals, fumes, including waste;
Hazardous tools and equipment.

May work at various locations on the University Campus and transport materials and/or equipment to such locations.

May be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes while on-the-job and when traveling to/from job site(s).

Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and movement of the whole body, such as required in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

7:30 am – 4:30 pm (Monday – Friday). Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s),and holiday(s) response.

Under the supervision of the Facilities Services & Sustainability Director and Campus Accessibility, this position assists in the daily activities of the Key Shop by providing security and access to all buildings, enterprise-wide.

MS Windows, Customer Service Skills, Hand Tool Skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

08/24/2026

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