Lead Locksmith

Job Title

Lead Locksmith

Classification

Lead Locksmith

AutoReqId

554605

Department

Housing-Maintenance

Division

Vice President, Student Affairs Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $6,459 - $8,339 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $6,459 - $8,339 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences-including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

Living on campus is an excellent way to enhance your experience at Cal State Fullerton. Being a member of a living and learning community can help strengthen both your personal growth and academic success. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members. Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,200 students that is safe, clean, and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Lead Locksmith. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Facilities Operations, the Lead Locksmith performs a full range of duties, including the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodeling, and repair of manual and automated locks, door openers, and door hardware. The Lead Locksmith cuts and issues keys and maintains accurate master key logs. Ensures equipment functions properly and maintains a safe and clean working environment. The position requires thorough and accurate accounting of time, materials, and timely completion of routine assignments. Follows up on all projects and tasks to ensure completion to the satisfaction of the supervisor or manager, maintains a responsible attendance record, punctuality, and consistently meets deadlines. Work is performed in a manner that supports and facilitates the efforts of Housing Facilities Services and the broader university community, while fostering positive and cooperative working relationships with department staff and campus partners.

This is a key position supporting campus safety and security in alignment with the university’s mission, vision, and values in higher education. The Lead Locksmith serves as the campus expert on electronic locking systems and regularly interacts with the campus community. The role requires strong teamwork, initiative, and ownership of responsibilities while maintaining flexibility to meet operational needs. The Lead Locksmith takes pride in their work and contributes to creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and excellent learning environment at Cal State Fullerton. This position thrives in a university environment that values empowerment and supports ongoing personal and professional growth. Other duties assigned.

Essential Qualifications

In addition to the knowledge required of the Locksmith, the Lead Locksmith must possess a comprehensive knowledge of master key systems and a working knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques. In addition to the abilities required of the Locksmith, the Lead Locksmith must be able to develop and implement a master key system; lead, instruct and coordinate the work of a small group or crew of skilled and semi-skilled assistants; determine staffing, material and equipment needs; estimate costs for new locking systems or for replacement systems; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; and maintain more complex manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems. In addition to the experience required of the Locksmith, the abilities of a Lead Locksmith normally would be acquired through two or more years of experience as a journey-level locksmith that included lead work coordination responsibilities and training in master key systems.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

License or certification as a locksmith. Experience repairing and maintaining sliding and bi-part automatic storefront doors. Experience in repairing and maintaining electronic Persona wi-fi enabled devices and lock systems. Experience working in a residential post-secondary educational environment.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Required to walk on uneven ground. Live scan required.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Advertised: Jan 29 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 12 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton

• 657-278-2200

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