Lead Locksmith (CSU employees only)

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Under general supervision, the Lead Locksmith maintains lock and access systems, completes work requests, programs electronic locks, develops locking plans, coordinates lock shop activities, supports campus projects, provides work direction and training, maintains inventory, purchases supplies, and responds to emergencies.

• Designs, sets-up and maintains the lock shop, which is responsible for repair, maintenance, installation and issuance of hardware and cutting of keys.
• Makes procedural decisions and uses independent judgment to maintain security and safety through proper building or room access.
• Consults with independent contractors, administrators, project managers, and engineers on new construction and projects.
• Maintains the management of all locking plans within Integra Access and One Card systems.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies related to lock management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Two or more years of experience as a journey-level locksmith that included lead work coordination responsibilities and training in master key systems.
• Combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a locksmith’s apprenticeship program.
• License or certification as a locksmith.
• Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License is preferred.

• Knowledge of master locking systems, institutional hardware, and electronic access control systems.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace locks and related hardware.
• Ability to maintain computerized inventory and master locking system records.
• Skill in programming and maintaining electronic access systems, including Onity Integra Access and One Card.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment while maintaining facility security and safety.
• Ability to provide effective work direction and training on lock and locking-system procedures.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate the duties of the position.

• Applications received through August 26, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.  
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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