Locksmith

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$33 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC) department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking a Locksmith – Module C to join its team. The Locksmith – Module C performs standard and advanced locksmith procedures including but not limited to high security keying, creation and maintenance of master key systems, low voltage access control. Determines need to repair and/or replace equipment. Estimates materials required for specific job components. Performs all appropriate module tasks and demonstrates proficiency as outlined in the Locksmith Pay for Skills section, independently or as part of a team, as assigned by the supervisor. Repairs, installs and re-keys all mechanical type locks, electrified hardware and access control locks. Maintains key records and orders materials as required. Trains journeymen and other employees specific skills and tasks as required. Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and Zone Maintenance Technicians. The Locksmith – Module C: Provides leadership and guidance to others who perform similar work. Sets priorities and timelines and monitors the work of others. Performs all necessary alterations, maintenance and repair work on University lock systems. Installs panic hardware, locksets and electrical releases. Works from blueprints, specifications and plans. Operates key cutting and code cutting machines. Estimates materials required for specific job components. Maintains clean job site throughout duration and cleans up job site following work completion. Maintains safe working conditions for self and others. Stores and maintains supplies, tools and equipment. Trains other journeymen, Zone Maintenance Technicians, or other employees’ specific skills and tasks, as required. Identifies additional training or defines needs for new or continuing training which would benefit staff. Prepares reports and/or maintenance records, as needed. Perform all necessary alterations, maintenance and repair on access control systems. Install electrified hardware and access control locks (standalone and hardwired). Experience with High Security Key Systems. Ability to rekey High Security Cylinders. Operate key cutting machines for high security cylinders. In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to “report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of four-year apprenticeship program
5 Years of journeyman experience
Four years’ experience as a trade-related trainee may substitute for completion of a four year apprenticeship program
Experience performing standard trade-related procedures.
General knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
General knowledge of industrial/commercial locksmithing.
Experience operating key cutting and code cutting machines.
Experience maintaining records and preparing reports.
Familiar with city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other requirements for workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

Related Undergraduate Study
Experienced with troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Automatic Door Operators and Access Control Systems (hardwired and standalone)
Experienced with High Security Key Systems.
Ability to rekey High Security Cylinders.
Familiar with ADA, Fire Door, and Life Safety Codes.
Familiar with OSHPD and JCAHO rules and regulations pertaining to health facilities.

Responsibilities

Performs standard and advanced locksmith procedures including high security keying, creation and maintenance of master key systems, and low voltage access control.
Determines need to repair and/or replace equipment.
Estimates materials required for specific job components.
Performs all appropriate module tasks and demonstrates proficiency as outlined in the Locksmith Pay for Skills section.
Repairs, installs and re-keys all mechanical type locks, electrified hardware and access control locks.
Maintains key records and orders materials as required.
Trains journeymen and other employees specific skills and tasks as required.
Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and Zone Maintenance Technicians.
Sets priorities and timelines and monitors the work of others.
Performs all necessary alterations, maintenance and repair work on University lock systems.
Installs panic hardware, locksets and electrical releases.
Works from blueprints, specifications and plans.
Operates key cutting and code cutting machines.
Maintains clean job site throughout duration and cleans up job site following work completion.
Maintains safe working conditions for self and others.
Stores and maintains supplies, tools and equipment.
Identifies additional training or defines needs for new or continuing training which would benefit staff.
Prepares reports and/or maintenance records, as needed.
Performs all necessary alterations, maintenance and repair on access control systems.
Installs electrified hardware and access control locks (standalone and hardwired).
Ability to rekey High Security Cylinders.
Operates key cutting machines for high security cylinders.
In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to “report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery plans.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.