Locksmith: Texas State University in San Marcos

Texas State University is hiring a full-time Locksmith in San Marcos, Texas. Current San Marcos locksmith jobs include this permanent university position with a posted salary of $3,791.67 per month. Applications close at midnight on September 7, 2026. The role maintains mechanical and electronic doors, locks, and access systems across university facilities. The Locksmith installs and repairs commercial cylinder cores, changes lock codes, responds to emergencies, and completes work orders. Experience working as a locksmith or cutting keys is required, while commercial lock, automatic-door, electronic-lock, or access-control experience is preferred. Normal hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with after-hours emergency call rotations. Role: Locksmith Employer: Texas State University Location: San Marcos, Texas Employment type: Full-time Work mode: Not provided by the employer Salary: $3,791.67 per month Application deadline: September 7, 2026, at midnight Campus Lock And Key Work The Locksmith maintains the hardware that controls movement through university buildings. Daily work includes installing, repairing, and operating mechanical and electronic doors and locks, pinning commercial cylinder cores, changing codes, repairing access systems, and transporting equipment or supplies. Work orders are analyzed and prioritized before repairs are completed and documented. Key software, inventory records, paperwork, and completed work orders connect field repairs with facility records. The role also communicates with supervisors, staff, and residents while participating in training and related facility work. Core trade tasks such as cutting keys, changing combinations, installing door hardware, and maintaining master key systems are recognized in the O*NET locksmith tasks. Electronic Locks And Access Systems Texas State lists electronic key controls, electronic locks, delayed egress devices, and access-control systems as preferred experience areas. A technician may therefore work across traditional cylinders and powered entry equipment, with troubleshooting that connects door hardware, control devices, and key-management records. A locksmith's work remains hands-on even when the opening system includes software or electronic credentials. Electronic access-control work includes identifying system components, planning wiring and power, considering egress, and testing connected devices. The Electronic Security Association describes those subjects in its access-control training course. Texas State's preferred qualifications also recognize a locksmith license or certification and strong interpersonal communication. San Marcos Hours And Emergency Coverage The regular schedule runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency call rotations add response work outside that schedule, so the position includes both planned maintenance and urgent service needs. Driving university vehicles is required. University locksmith work can move between routine key and lock service, occupied facilities, and equipment transport. The posting also connects the role with staff, residents, supervisors, and facility operations, which makes clear communication part of the daily work. Related safety practice includes knowing the purpose of energy-control procedures and the methods used to isolate hazardous energy, as described in OSHA energy-control training. The posting number is 2026746, and the department is DHRL Administration. The Office of Human Resources handles questions at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Texas State University places the Locksmith role within a university facilities environment where mechanical service, electronic access, records, and emergency response meet in one position. The closing time is midnight on September 7, 2026, and the listed posting number is 2026746. #J-18808-Ljbffr Locksmith Service