Locksmith

LOCKSMITH (008266)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT341500-JC008266-PD168729

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

806857

Approved Date:

5/21/2026 5:25:39 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/21/2026 5:25:36 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

2/13/2024

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

5000O

Organization:

ADMINISTRATIVE VICE CHANCELLOR

Division Code:

5901D

Division:

ADMINISTRATION

Department:

341500 - MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT341500-JC008266-PD168729

Position Description ID

168729

UC Payroll Title:

LOCKSMITH (008266)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

K4: Los Angeles Skilled Craft

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40116223

Reports to Payroll Title:

SKLD CRAFTS AND TRADES SUPV 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40139517

Department Head Payroll Title:

FAC MGR 3

CLOSE SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.

POSITION SUMMARY

Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and/or alter campus infrastructure to include all buildings, common areas, equipment and building systems, and ensure the efficient operation of the campus.  Disassemble locks and repair or replace work tumblers or cylinder pins to change lock combination by using hand tools and special equipment.  Cut new or duplicate keys using key cutting machine.  Maintain and repair a broad range of hardware such as panic devices, locks and closers, power operated doors and their hydraulic or mechanical system and low voltage controls.  Work in security issues relating to campus' lock/mechanical systems.  Respond to trouble calls involving an emergency repair or replacement.  Work from blueprints, drawings or oral instructions in the modification and installation of lock systems and related mechanical systems.  Plan, install and document master key systems; install all types of building hardware; test installations to ensure it is working properly.  Close out work orders; request tools and equipment; monitor inventory levels; discuss jobs with Lead Locksmith, Supervisor or Manager; provide direction to Facilities Workers or Facilities Mechanics; maintain accurate hours of jobs, set up or clean-up work site; return tools and equipment; follow established safety procedures at all times; respond to off-hour emergencies and overtime as required.

Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Maintenance and Repair

1. Disassemble locks and repair or replace worn tumblers or cylinder pins to change lock combinations by using hand tools and special equipment. Cut new or duplicate keys using key cutting machine. E 2. Installation, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of a variety of mechanic and combination locking devices typically found on doors, desks, compartments, mobile equipment, safes and other secured locations including holding areas" at Police Department, acute-care hospitals, neuropsychiatric hospital wards etc. E 3. Maintain and repair a broad range of hardware such as panic devices, locks and floor and overhead door closers, power operated doors and their hydraulic or mechanical system and low voltage controls. E 4. Inspect a full range of institutional hardware for signs of deterioration, malfunction or need for adjustment. E 5. Work on security issues relating to campus' lock / mechanical systems. E 6. Respond to trouble calls involving an emergency repair or replacement. E"

60%

Installation and Modification

1. Work from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions in the modification and installation of lock systems and related mechanical systems and components in order to meet the requirements of construction and alteration projects. Report discrepancies in existing blueprints to supervisor in order to keep existing as-builts as current as possible. E 2. Plan, install and document master key systems and program stand alone card reader and push button locks. Install all types of building hardware (e.g. store front doors, panic bars, floor and overhead door closers, etc.); test installations to ensure locks and related equipment are working properly. E

20%

Administrative Tasks

1. With smaller projects and minor repairs, evaluate problem, extent of repair and determine appropriate material and equipment required to complete project. E 2. Submit completed work orders to Lead or Manager for closing out project. E 3. Request tools and equipment, materials, parts, etc. and submit to supervisor. E 4. Monitor inventory levels to assure that materials and equipment used on a daily basis are available to shop personnel. Generate inventory status report and submit to Lead/Manager. E 5. Orally discuss jobs with Lead/Manager in order to keep apprised of job progress and to resolve any problem(s) related to the job. E 6. Provide direction to Facilities Workers & Facilities Mechanics. E

10%

General Tasks

1. Maintain accurate hours worked on each job. E 2. Upon completion of work, clean up job site and return equipment, materials, tools, radios, pagers, and Kronos wands to designated storage areas. E 3. Operate and maintain a variety of power and/or hand tools and tools and equipment of the trade. E 4. Ensure and transport materials, equipment and personnel to and from job site expeditiously. E 5. Follow established safety procedures at all times including inspecting tools and equipment for signs of damage, malfunction or deterioration on a regular basis. E 6. Respond to off-hour emergencies and overtime as required. E 7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as requested by Lead/Manager. E

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Other Type of Degree

Completion of a recognized locksmith apprentice training program of at least three years duration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

Journey-level Experience

Demonstrated work experience in installation, maintenance & repair of mechanical/combination locking devices. Maintenance of master key systems that includes working within a journey-level capacity.

Required

Driver License

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Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles.

Required

Working knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment related to locksmith trade as well as power operated doors, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.

Required

Ability to: prepare or interpret low voltage wiring plans; correctly and skillfully operate the various standard tools and equipment used by locksmiths (e.g., code cutters, Medeco duplicating machine, key de-coding machine, boring jigs, ramsets, jig saws, and porta-band saw); troubleshoot full range of institutional hardware for signs of deterioration, malfunction or need for adjustment.

Required

Ability to: read, interpret and understand technical language in specifications, schematics and blueprints; maintain confidentiality of personnel and/or police actions, and confidentiality on security issues involving secured areas.

Required

Skill in: modifying and/or adapting designs, procedures or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications; estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish tasks; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions in order to calculate layouts and offsets, and provide accurate cost calculations.

Required

Skill in: monitoring inventory levels to assure that materials and equipment used on a daily basis are available to subordinates; fabricating replacement parts, devising or changing combinations, troubleshooting inoperative locking systems to determine the cause of malfunction, and in neutralizing lockouts.

Required

Ability to: establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies; use oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information.

Required

Skill in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend.

Required

Ability to: work independently and follow through on assignments; work overtime, various shifts, and weekends.

Required

Working knowledge of: standard safe work practices; UBC, OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the function.

Required

Ability to: recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job and report to Lead/Manager; bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to remove and replace door locks; make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects to assemble locking devices; make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand positions to operate hand drill; lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Required

Working knowledge of master key coding systems and the construction, operation and functional characteristics of locking devices.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.

Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

X

Exposures other

X

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical Skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.