Locksmith​/Electronic Security Technician

LOCKSMITH/ELECTRONIC SECURITY TECHNICIAN - 137534

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• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  LOCKSMITH
• Department: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
• Hiring Pay Scale: $45.88/Hourly
• Worksite: Campus
• Appointment Type: Career
• Appointment Percent: 100%
• Union: K6 Contract
• Total Openings: 1
• Work Schedule: 8 hrs/day, Mon‑Fri, 6:00 am‑2:30 pm
• Filing Deadline: Thu 12/18/2025

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 12/6/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

• Locksmiths specify electronic and mechanical hardware to provide security appropriate for campus facilities including classrooms, research labs and animal facilities.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions for assembling and installing low voltage (under 50 V) electronic security components including networked access control systems and stand‑alone digital electronic locks.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electro‑mechanical door operators; interface ADA compliant door operators with card reader systems.
• Install and repair all types of mechanical locks and associated hardware.
• Change combinations of mechanical digital locks, design key systems for integration to master key system; duplicate keys by machine and hand.
• Install various lock types and door equipment including low‑voltage electrified panic hardware, locking systems, exit devices, door closers, floor checks and door butts.

• Thorough journey level knowledge, experience and skills in locksmithing and electronic security; knowledge and ability to utilize correct tools, techniques and methods for handling specific Locksmithing and Electronic Security projects. Experience working in large settings like hospitals, municipalities or universities is preferred.
• Strong demonstrated ability through experience to install, program, troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical locks and associated hardware and various types of electronic access control systems; strong working knowledge of low‑voltage electrified panic hardware, locking systems, and door closers; basic knowledge of Closed Circuit TV systems and related hardware.
• Proficiency through experience in use of computers and mobile devices, online timekeeping system, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as Maximo, and the use of various trade‑related software such as Omnilock Facilities Manager, Alarm Lock D L Windows, Schlage SMS, HPC Code Source, and key tracking software; demonstrated experience updating and maintaining a variety of information into databases.
• Strong demonstrated ability and experience interpreting equipment manufacturers manuals, service requests, blueprints and system diagrams. Experience working with Building Codes, Department of Industrial Health Standards, ADA Regulations, Fire Codes and University Accessibility guidelines as related to the trade.
• Experience in securing a building, including responsibility of safeguarding and securing keys; experience with use of commercial door locks, panic hardware, and hold‑open devices.
• Experience using and maintaining of hand and power tools related to job functions.
• Ability to effectively provide accurate cost estimates including materials and labor for requested scope of work.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to communicate clearly in person, over the telephone and/or two‑way radio.
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate safety equipment related to the trade.
• Ability to model and advocate UCSD Principles of Community.
• Demonstrates competency and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• DOJ/FBI/DMV background checks and clearances…