Locksmith

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Working Title: Locksmith I

Anticipated Hiring Range: $36,467 - $40,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Department: Building Maintenance & Operations

About the Department: The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:
Design & Construction Business Operations Campus Operations and Maintenance Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.

Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Join NC State University’s Facilities Division as a Locksmith I and help keep our campus buildings secure, safe, and fully operational. In this hands‑on role, you’ll work alongside experienced locksmiths while gaining valuable skills in the installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of security hardware.

You’ll assist with lock repairs and installations, master key systems, lock adjustments, and preventative maintenance across campus. This is an excellent opportunity to build your locksmith expertise, work with skilled professionals, and play an important role in supporting the daily operations of a large university campus.

• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical security hardware, including door locks, desk and file cabinet locks, door closers, mortise locks, exit devices, and other door hardware.
• Cut keys by duplication and code while assisting with key blank identification and core keying.
• Change lock combinations and service small‑format interchangeable cores.
• Perform preventative maintenance on locking systems to ensure long‑term reliability and proper function.
• Assist senior locksmiths with lock installations, repairs, and master key system work across campus facilities.
• Learn and operate locksmithing equipment, including key machines, code machines, and keypunches.
• Troubleshoot mechanical locking hardware issues and assist in diagnosing system failures.
• Conduct initial situational assessments to identify the cause of malfunctioning locks or door hardware.
• Track work orders, document service requests, and provide status updates using the AiM work…