Locksmith

Working Title:
Locksmith
Job Class:
Locksmith
Agency:
Administration Dept

• Job : 97617
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 10/09/2026
• Closing Date
  : 10/29/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  Capitol complex
• Salary Range: $29.65 - $34.16 / hourly; $61,909 - $71,326 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to provide skilled locksmith work on all locks, associated equipment, and key control in a professional manner by providing consistent quality services to ensure clean, safe and environmentally sound buildings, grounds and operations for all clientele. Some of the job duties include:
Ensuring security by installing and maintaining locks, cores, and related hardware while providing necessary repairs. Oversee key control and inventory management to safeguard the Capitol Complex, keeping accurate records of issued keys. Plan and implement new locking systems to align with modern security standards. Train backup staff to ensure operational continuity. Collaborate with various teams to support smooth facility management, comply with safety regulations, and execute additional tasks as assigned.

Applicant must meet one of the following requirements:

• Certification by the Associated Locksmiths of America as a Registered Locksmith OR
• Completion of a locksmith training course (Diploma/Certification), plus two (2) years’ experience performing locksmith duties, including rekeying, repairing and maintaining OR
• Three (3) years’ experience performing locksmith duties, including rekeying, repairing and maintaining locks

And the following

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read construction plans, blueprints and specifications sufficient to design and key systems for buildings
• Math skills sufficient to estimate labor and material costs for planned projects
• Knowledge of master key systems

Must possess a valid class D driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record

• Experience with intelligent key systems.
• Experience with security tier key systems.
• Experience with electronic key control systems.

Successful candidate must pass pre-employment physical. Physical Demands:
Work Performance Testing (WPT). Job involves exerting up to 21-35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 13-21 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 7-10 pounds of force constantly to move or lift objects.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH AMERICAN DATABANK, DL CHECK, AND EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

The Department of Administration is a core service agency serving the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, local governments, and the public. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, solutions, and support to help our partners succeed.

To learn more about us, please visit mn.gov/admin.