Locksmith Master

Locksmith Master – Inside Higher Ed, Residential & Dining Enterprises, Stanford, California, United States

Shift: Monday‑Friday 9:00 AM‑5:30 PM (anticipated, subject to change with notice)

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

Under general supervision, performs repairs, installations and maintenance on doors, manual/automated locks, locking systems and security devices; computerized access control systems; door operators, closers, exit devices, and all associated hardware. The Technician’s priorities are determined by the manager. Once work is assigned, the Technician, working under the direction of the Manager and Lead, determines work methods and procedures with the concurrence of the Manager.

Work is checked by the Shop Manager, Lead Technician, Housing Building Managers and student customers (via satisfaction survey) for quality, cleanliness, and timeliness. The Building Access Technician is required to maintain a professional and respectful service approach to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University. The Building Access Technician performs assigned duties in such a way to contribute to internal/external customer satisfaction and confidence in the services provided.

The Building Access and Security technician installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts all types of doors, hardware, locks and their components for Housing buildings, rooms, and furniture; cuts and issues keys; implements, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains computerized access control systems; upgrades and maintains security systems; maintains and repairs automatic door openers, door closing units and control gates; services and maintains door tele‑entry systems;

inspects completed work for conformance with R&DE MCP specification requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations; inspects related work performed by contractors; estimates time and materials for locksmith and building access projects; participates in the maintenance and operations of a locksmith, Building Access & Security shop.

• 50% Electronic Access work
• 20% Locksmith work
• 25% Security door work
• 5% Preventive Maintenance inspections

• Maintains appropriate service and repair records
• Researches equipment parts and supplies to assist in maintaining stock
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service
• May train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area
• Assists and serves as backup to other Building Access & Security employees

• Ability to perform high‑level commercial locksmith work in a code‑compliant, workman‑like manner
• Ability to correctly troubleshoot, repair, replace, install doors, frames, related hardware
• Ability to utilize features of applicable access control systems
• Read and work from plans, drawings, and blueprints as appropriate to trade
• Maintain computerized inventory and master locking systems records
• Assist in training other similarly‑classified staff
• Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with the manager, coworkers, customers
• Able to build and maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population
• Meet the physical demands of the job including standing, kneeling, bending, stooping for extended periods, lift 75 pounds, work from ladders, exposure to weather

• Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the methods
• Materials and tools used in the locksmith trade
• Understanding of complex access and control systems
• Thorough knowledge of all types of locks, fastening devices, and related hardware
• Working knowledge of electrical locking and security systems and devices applicable code requirements, including those regulations on fire exits and door hardware
• Ability to work from plans and specifications
• Utilize appropriate methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and…