Master Locksmith

Master Locksmith

Position Purpose: Leads and works with locksmiths employing journeyman skills in the repair, installation, and construction of locking devices and keys. This position is considered essential. Personnel may be required to respond to campus emergencies both during and off shift.

Job Qualifications & Competencies

• Five years' full time experience as journey locksmith.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Brown University lock and key policies and procedures.
• Capable of being bonded.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must maintain required license(s) as a condition of employment.
• Objective bench test and/or field test will be required.
• Must possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Additional physical demands and working conditions:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds unassisted; and to walk throughout the campus and climb stairs for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and staging at heights up to 100 feet.
• May be required to have the ability to work in areas needing a respirator.
• This position is classified as on-site.
• Position is subject to pre-employment screenings.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screenings.

Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-06-28

Department: Facilities Management and Campus Operations

Grade: Facilities Union Rates

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Work Location: Onsite

Submission Guidelines: Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

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