Locksmith - Lincoln University

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Locksmith to join our facilities team! In this role, you’ll handle the full scope of lock and door hardware services—from installing and repairing mechanical, electronic, and ADA-compliant locks to managing complex master key systems. You’ll also maintain access control records, respond to lockout situations, and ensure security hardware across campus meets safety, egress, and compliance standards. If you have experience with institutional lock systems, a commitment to safety, and strong problem-solving skills, we invite you to apply and help keep our campus secure and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Completes assignments based upon work order requests. 
• Identify, install, maintain, adjust, repair, fabricate, rebuild, and replace lock cylinders and locks including combinations, electronic, ADA- approved locks and other institutional hardware, this includes working with specific keyway systems to eliminate duplications of keys outside of the University.
• Install. Adjust, maintain, and repair exit door hardware, hinges, door closers, door hold opens, coordinators, and mechanical, electrical, and electronic access controls; keep buildings accessible by making necessary adjustments, repairs, or replacement of failed components.
• Replace complete door units as needed to modernize buildings and to meet Americans with Disabilities Act and egress requirements. 
• Generate, operate, and maintain multiple computerized databases to minimize duplication of master key systems through tracking and cataloguing of keys; maintains records and security files.
• Select key banks to fabricate or duplicate keys; provide departments with keys as requested and ensure they are distributed to the proper personnel.
• Open locks and safes when keys, combinations or electronic locks are inoperable; extract foreign objects from keyholes
• Maintain records for individual departments with a record of access available for every room.
• Communicate and consult with faculty, staff and students to explain methods and procedures related to keying databases and locksmith operations. 
• Ensure proper hardware, locks, and restricted keyways are used, and ensure compatibility with existing hardware on campus. 
• Estimate look and architectural hardware costs for new or remodeling construction.
• Complete complex technical work and troubleshooting.  Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Familiar with trade tools, materials, and procedures

• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions

• Skilled in specialty tools and repair techniques

• Understanding of locks, security systems, doors, and closures

• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and university policies

• Familiar with ADA requirements for building access

• Ability to schedule and supervise staff

• Experienced in training methods

• High school diploma or GED

• Completed related technical or vocational training

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

• Valid driver’s license

• Locksmith certification

• Able to frequently lift 25-60 lbs.

Who We Are:

 

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

 

• Familiar with trade tools, materials, and procedures

• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions

• Skilled in specialty tools and repair techniques

• Understanding of locks, security systems, doors, and closures

• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and university policies

• Familiar with ADA requirements for building access

• Ability to schedule and supervise staff

• Experienced in training methods

• High school diploma or GED

• Completed related technical or vocational training

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

• Valid driver’s license

• Locksmith certification

• Able to frequently lift 25-60 lbs.

Who We Are:

 

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

 

• Completes assignments based upon work order requests. 
• Identify, install, maintain, adjust, repair, fabricate, rebuild, and replace lock cylinders and locks including combinations, electronic, ADA- approved locks and other institutional hardware, this includes working with specific keyway systems to eliminate duplications of keys outside of the University.
• Install. Adjust, maintain, and repair exit door hardware, hinges, door closers, door hold opens, coordinators, and mechanical, electrical, and electronic access controls; keep buildings accessible by making necessary adjustments, repairs, or replacement of failed components.
• Replace complete door units as needed to modernize buildings and to meet Americans with Disabilities Act and egress requirements. 
• Generate, operate, and maintain multiple computerized databases to minimize duplication of master key systems through tracking and cataloguing of keys; maintains records and security files.
• Select key banks to fabricate or duplicate keys; provide departments with keys as requested and ensure they are distributed to the proper personnel.
• Open locks and safes when keys, combinations or electronic locks are inoperable; extract foreign objects from keyholes
• Maintain records for individual departments with a record of access available for every room.
• Communicate and consult with faculty, staff and students to explain methods and procedures related to keying databases and locksmith operations. 
• Ensure proper hardware, locks, and restricted keyways are used, and ensure compatibility with existing hardware on campus. 
• Estimate look and architectural hardware costs for new or remodeling construction.
• Complete complex technical work and troubleshooting.  Other duties as assigned.