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**Open Date** 07/15/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42499B

**Job Title** Locksmith

**Working Title** Locksmith

**Job Grade** C

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00400 - Building Access

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $18.00-$22.00

**Close Date** 10/15/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Locksmith performs locksmith-related work requiring knowledge in installing, maintaining, and repairing different types of building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortise, rim, and reload cylinders. This position also requires a level of knowledge about replacing and repairing panic hardware, door closures, desk locks, file cabinet locks, display case locks, and other similar container-type locks. The Locksmith cuts new or replacement keys, picks locks for which keys have been lost or broken, and makes repairs to locks as required under emergency conditions. The Locksmith also maintains an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment, monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority, maintains a file of master keys, updates and maintains documentation software; evaluates hardware to ensure security and compliance with state fire codes, must have a valid driver license and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this position:

+ Has experience as a locksmith and/or facilities maintenance.

+ Mechanical inclined

+ Is dependable and a team player.

+ Willing and able to learn.

Responsibilities:

+ Assures safety to campus buildings and equipment by maintaining, repairing and installing all locks.

+ Sets up and maintains all key records and system updates to ensure accurate and current information.

+ Provides assistance to departments concerning the implementation of new key systems.

+ Cuts new or replacement keys and files original keys using an approved key control system.

+ Responds to emergency reports of lockouts, key and lock problems and security requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years full-time general locksmithing experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); ability to understand the basic requirements of master keying systems; and ability to develop appropriate key codes to fit existing master key systems required. Experience with manual and computerized key record and filing systems; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required. Dependent upon department of assignment, a valid Utah driver’s license may be required. Graduation from an approved locksmithing school is preferred. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

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**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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