A Locksmith installs door and building locks and makes copies of locks and keys for customers. Assists people who lose keys or get locked out of cars or buildings, and changes building locks as needed for security.
503791 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Jul 30 2026 - 23:55
MDT Department Contact:
Thomas Villalobos, ftlobos@nmsu.edu, 575-646-5513
Internal or External Search:
External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary:
Join our team! Install, repair, and maintain locks, keys, and electronic access control systems across campus. Perform rekeying, master keying, and security hardware installation while supporting a safe and secure environment.
Position Details Position Title:
Locksmith College/Division:
Facilities and Services Department:
500730-FS
ACCESS CONTROL
Location:
Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate:
$16.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency:
1.0
FLSA Status :
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement:
This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding:
Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule:
Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a
Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Designs, fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs and modifies locking systems, security hardware, and access control devices for buildings, equipment, vehicles, and other secured areas. Performs mechanical and electronic locksmith work including rekeying, master keying, lock repair, and installation of locks, door hardware, safes, and security devices. Operates key-cutting machines, lock-picking tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. Analyzes plans, drawings, specifications, security requirements, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequencing. Estimates materials and labor and recommends supplies and materials to be ordered.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment:
Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort:
Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements:
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk:
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
