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University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Locksmith Module C

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a four-year apprenticeship program are required; four years of experience as a trade-related trainee may substitute for completing the apprenticeship.
  • Five years of journeyman experience are required.
  • Experience performing standard trade-related procedures and general knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, equipment, and industrial or commercial locksmithing are required.
  • Experience operating key-cutting and code-cutting machines, maintaining records, and preparing reports is required.
  • Familiarity with city and state building codes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other workplace safety requirements is required.
  • The role requires familiarity with the university's emergency operations and response or recovery plans, including regular training to implement them.

Responsibilities

  • Perform standard and advanced locksmith procedures, including high-security keying and creating and maintaining master key systems and low-voltage access control.
  • Determine whether equipment needs repair or replacement and estimate materials needed for job components.
  • Perform assigned module tasks independently or as part of a team, demonstrating proficiency as outlined in the Locksmith Pay for Skills section.
  • Repair, install, and re-key mechanical locks, electrified hardware, and access-control locks; maintain key records and order materials.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to journeymen, Zone Maintenance Technicians, and other employees; set priorities and timelines and monitor others' work.
  • Perform alterations, maintenance, and repairs on university lock systems; install panic hardware, locksets, and electrical releases; and work from blueprints, specifications, and plans.
  • Operate key-cutting and code-cutting machines, including machines used for high-security cylinders.
  • Maintain a clean job site, maintain safe working conditions for self and others, and store and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Train journeymen, Zone Maintenance Technicians, and other employees in specific skills and tasks; identify additional training needs or define new or continuing training that would benefit staff.
  • Prepare reports and maintenance records as needed.
  • Perform alterations, maintenance, and repairs on access-control systems and install standalone and hardwired electrified hardware and access-control locks.
  • In an emergency, report for duty under the university or department emergency plans, assist in emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested; duties may be added or changed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Related undergraduate study is preferred.
  • Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing automatic door operators and hardwired and standalone access-control systems is preferred.
  • Experience with high-security key systems and the ability to re-key high-security cylinders are preferred.
  • Familiarity with Americans with Disabilities Act, fire door, and life-safety codes, and with OSHPD and JCAHO rules and regulations pertaining to health facilities, is preferred.

About the Company

University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

The University of Southern California is a private research university with academic programs across the arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, health, and other professional fields.

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