Locksmith; Nights

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Must possess mechanical knowledge of lock/key equipment and systems
• Experience cutting keys
• Experience auditing and maintaining inventory
• Must be available and willing to work after-hours on-call duty, on a rotating basis with other shop personnel

• At least one (1) year of professional experience in this trade
• Experience in higher education and/or government
• Proficiency using e-mail and portable electronic communication devices
• Experience using AiM (Asset Works)

Responsible for installing, repairing, rekeying, and maintaining all locks on campus. Responsible for installing, repairing, rekeying, and maintaining all locks on campus.

• Maintains, repairs, removes, and installs cores and locks in all university buildings. Install or repair entry dead bolts, combination locks, and desk and file cabinet locks.
• Install and/or repair panic bars on all campus buildings. Repair and adjust door closers.
• Maintain and operate key-cutting machines.
• Cuts and issues keys for all buildings offices, dorm rooms, vehicles, file cabinets, and desks.
• Write receipts for keys and keep record of issued keys. Searches through key data system to identify key holders and keys assigned.
• Maintain key catalog system for all campus buildings.
• Identify lost keys and return them to the appropriate department.
• Install security plates.
• Keep and update keys for university vehicles and loan vehicles.
• Check all locks in new buildings to ensure correct operation.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Works various schedules and is required to be on call.
• Required to carry a cell phone.
• Operates university vehicle.
• Complies with all state and university policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date 10/21/2026

Posting Notices Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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