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Locksmith II

  • Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus), Alabama, United States, 36265
  • Full Time
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Department:

O and M Maintenance and Operations

Work Hours:

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, Call may be required.

Anticipated Start Date:

September 21, 2026

Salary:

$35,256.00

Job Summary:

The Locksmith II performs journeyman-level tasks in the repair, resetting and installation of locking devices, and in the manufacture of keys.  The Locksmith II is self-sufficient and works individually in the delivery of keys, locks, reparation of doors, hardware or broken glass.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cuts new or duplicate keys from existing keys, pattern, and code numbers.  Maintains record to whom the key was released.
  • Installs, maintains, adjusts, services, and recombines all types of locks, locking devices, and related equipment.
  • Opens locks for which there are no keys or existing combinations.
  • Repairs, resets, and installs locking devices.
  • Repairs doors, including electric doors, and door closers in University buildings; repairing or replacing windows or door glass.
  • Reads procedures, manuals, and guidelines; processes work orders and key requests.
  • Installs street signs.
  • Fabricates numerous sizes and shapes of engraved signs using the engraving machine and various types of engraving material.
  • Hangs pictures, mirrors, and maps in offices and buildings.
  • Moves from building to building on campus.
  • Performs related work as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Two years of experience as a locksmith working with a variety of types of hardware required.

Required Documents:

  1. Resume

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

  • Retirement Plans
    • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
    • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
    • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
  • Health Insurance
    • Medical (PEEHIP)
    • Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid and unpaid leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act,  https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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