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Locksmith III

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

Capital Planning & Facilities

Anticipated Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Annual Salary:

$38,750.40 - $40,227.20 commensurate with experience

Normal Work Schedule:

7:30am-4:30 Monday-Friday, Call maybe required

Job Summary:

The Locksmith III provides master-level and supervisory level skills in the repair, resetting and installation of locking devices and the manufacture of keys. Requires frequent contact with other employees in the delivery of keys, locks, repairs, doors, hardware or broken glass. Works individually and is self-sufficient. The employee in this class may function as the lead workers and will review work of subordinate employees. Responsible for the supervision of activities relating to lock, key services, records, and proper security of University buildings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Meets with hardware architect to go over hardware schedule for new and renovated buildings.
  • Assists with the Installation of new locks and issuance of keys.
  • Prepares materials and equipment requisitions.
  • Repairs locks, doors, and door closures in University buildings; replaces locks.
  • Inspects work of locksmiths and contactors.
  • Makes keys, and records individual to whom the key was released.
  • Opens locks for which there are no keys or existing combinations.
  • Reviews and recommends expenditures.
  • Trains employees in basic and advanced locksmith skills.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, and
  • Five (5) years’ experience as a locksmith working with a variety of types of hardware required
    Preferred Qualifications:
  • experience supervising others in locksmith work

Required Documents:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. 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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