Locksmith Specialist

campus departments to ensure building access is properly controlled and documented while supporting maintenance operations, renovations, and construction projects. And other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the Facilities key control program for all campus buildings.
• Issue, track, and recover physical keys and lock cores in accordance with university policies and Facilities procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of key assignments, lock cores, and key inventory using key control databases or tracking systems.
• Process and coordinate key requests and approvals from campus departments.
• Coordinate with Facilities locksmiths, maintenance staff, and contractors on lock installations, re-cores, and hardware replacements.
• Support Facilities work orders related to door hardware, locks, and building access.
• Assist project managers and contractors with keying plans and building access for renovation and construction projects.
• Conduct regular key audits and inventory reviews to ensure accountability of issued keys.
• Track and document lost or unreturned keys, and coordinate lock changes when necessary.
• Maintain secure key cabinets, storage systems, and lock core inventory.
• Coordinate access needs during department relocations, building openings, and facility transitions.
• Work with Facilities leadership, Housing, and Public Safety to maintain appropriate building access and security.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support facility security and operational needs.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Assist in maintaining and updating Facilities key control policies and procedures.
  • Generate reports related to key inventory, lock cores, and key assignments.
  • Provide guidance to campus departments regarding proper key request and return procedures.
  • Support emergency or after-hours access coordination when necessary.

Perform other Facilities-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities operations, maintenance support, inventory control, or administrative coordination.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and inventory records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding building security and access information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in facilities management, maintenance departments, or physical plant operations.
• Experience with key control software, CMMS systems, or facilities management databases.
• Knowledge of commercial door hardware and locking systems.
• Experience in a university, government, or institutional facilities environment.

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.

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Organization

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.