Locksmith

Locksmith

Pay Rate - $25 - $28/hr.



Job Description

This journey-level role focuses on the installation, maintenance, service, and repair of a wide range of locking mechanisms, door closers, and exit devices within a university setting. The position also includes the fabrication, issuance, and accountability of keys, ensuring secure and reliable access across campus facilities. Work is periodically spot-checked and inspected to confirm adherence to specifications and accepted standards of the locksmith trade, and involves regular interaction with co-workers, service department staff, and university personnel and students.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, reset, adjust, and replace a variety of locking mechanisms, door closers, and exit devices to ensure safe and secure operation.

• Fabricate keys using both manually and automatically operated key cutting machines, following duplicate patterns to produce accurate copies.

• Create keys manually from codes, by observing pin settings in locking devices, and by using impression models to ensure precise key fitting.

• Issue and receive keys as needed, maintaining accurate access rosters, card files, receipts, and other records to account for all keys held in the key vault.

• Maintain and update files of combinations for combination locking devices to ensure proper access control and documentation.

• Open locks that do not have available keys, using prescribed lock-picking procedures and approved lock-picking tools, as authorized by appropriate personnel.

• Maintain and repair coin-operated vending devices serviced by the university when required.

• Lock and unlock various rooms and offices on campus as directed, ensuring spaces are secured according to university requirements.

• Perform or assist with the preparation of cost estimates for work orders, including materials and labor needed for locksmith projects.

• Prepare and process material orders, ensuring that tools, equipment, and supplies required for locksmith work are available and properly documented.

• Complete reports and maintain detailed records related to locksmith activities, key issuance, repairs, and maintenance performed.

• Adhere to established specifications, standards of the trade, and university procedures during all installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of actual experience in the locksmith trade, which may include apprentice or vocational training.

• High school diploma or equivalent education, with the possibility of demonstrated skills offsetting formal educational requirements.

• Proficient knowledge and skill in the maintenance and use of locksmith tools, equipment, and materials.

• Demonstrated ability to install, maintain, repair, reset, adjust, and replace a wide range of locking mechanisms, door closers, and exit devices.

• Ability to fabricate keys using manual and automatic key cutting machines and to create keys from codes, pin settings, and impression models.

• Strong manual dexterity and physical coordination to perform detailed mechanical work safely and accurately.

• Sound judgment and integrity suitable for handling access to keys and opening locks, reflecting appropriate character and trustworthiness.

• Valid driver’s license to travel as needed for locksmith duties within the university setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience maintaining accurate records for key issuance, receipt, and storage in a key vault environment.

• Familiarity with maintaining files of combinations for combination locking devices.

• Ability to follow prescribed lock-picking procedures and use lock-picking tools responsibly under proper authorization.

• Experience maintaining and repairing coin-operated vending devices.

• Capability to prepare cost estimates, material orders, and maintenance reports for locksmith projects.

• Comfort working in a university environment and interacting with students, faculty, staff, and other service department employees.

• Apprentice or vocational training in locksmithing or a closely related trade is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a secure and well-functioning campus environment, supporting students, faculty, and staff through reliable access solutions. You work within a structured day shift schedule that promotes work-life balance, while gaining exposure to a broad range of facilities and equipment. The environment encourages professionalism, accountability, and craftsmanship, allowing you to apply and further develop your technical skills in a stable institutional setting.

Work Environment

The position is based in a university setting, working primarily on campus facilities such as classrooms, offices, and common areas. The role follows a day shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, providing consistent hours. Work involves regular use of locksmith tools, key cutting machines, lock-picking tools, and related equipment, as well as maintaining key vaults and records. The environment includes functional contact with co-workers, service department staff, and university students and personnel, requiring a professional, reliable, and safety-conscious approach to all tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.