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Job Description
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- Position Summary
- Full-time position available on or after May 4, 2026 for the building maintenance department.
Under immediate supervision, in a trainee capacity, the Locksmith Apprentice performs a variety of progressively more complex duties related to the locksmith trade such as installing, repairing, remodeling and maintaining manual and automated locks and locking systems. Issue and cut keys and adjust all locks and components. Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed. This is a two (2) year apprenticeship.
- Job Duties
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Install, repair, remodel and maintain manual and automated locks, locking systems and security devices, including mechanical and electrical systems and devices, low voltage computerized access control systems, and door opener, closers and hardware.
- Install, maintain, repair and adjust all types of locks and their components for campus buildings, rooms, furniture and vehicles.
- Cut and issue keys and may program and issue key cards.
- Implement, troubleshoot, repair and program computerized access control systems to meet campus facilities access and security needs.
- Upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain security systems, including those interfacing with locking and other building systems.
- Maintain and repair automatic door openers, door closing units, and control gates.
- Service and maintain safes.
- Estimate cost, time and materials for locksmith projects.
- Participate in the maintenance and operations of a locksmith shop.
- Purchase, store and maintain lock systems, hardware and materials.
- Maintain and service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications and requirements and compliance with applicable regulations, including work performed by contractors.
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed, as well as records of progression through work processes listed in training guidelines.
- Prepare standard reports.
- Consult and work with other trades workers.
- May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
- At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
- The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education and Experience: High school diploma, California GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience including one year of high school algebra with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
- Preferred Qualifications
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- Completion of a related certification or other vocational training for Locksmith program.
- Experience in an educational or academic institution.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read, write, and perform duties at an appropriate level.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to learn the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the locksmith trade.
- Ability to work in a trainee capacity and demonstrate continued progress and improvement.
- Knowledge of access and control systems, locks, fastening devices, electrical locking and security systems, and related hardware.
- Knowledge of applicable state codes, including fire exits, door hardware, and fastening devices.
- License or Certifications
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- Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.
- Salary Range
- Anticipated salary will be $3,481 (step 1) per month plus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full Classification Range: $3,481 (step 1) - $5,087 (step 4) per month.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 6) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
- How to Apply
- To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
SELECTION PROCESS: As part of the selection process, applicants will be notified of the specific date, time and location for an aptitude test and written examination. Applicants must present high school diploma (or equivalent) at the time of testing. Applicants who successfully pass the aptitude test and written examination and are invited to participate in an oral interview must present their high school transcript at the time of the interview.
- Application Deadline
- March 12, 2026
- Criminal Background Clearance Notice
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
- Additional Information
- Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
Clery Act Disclosure
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
- The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Advertised: Feb 26 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 12 2026 Pacific Daylight Time -
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Stanislaus State
Show moreCalifornia State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 10,000 at two locations in the Central Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Campus, located in the city’s historic Magnolia District. Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the University offers 43 majors, 41 minors and more than 100 areas of concentration, along with 16 master's degree programs, seven credential programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.
The University opened as Stanislaus State College in 1960, with a faculty of 15 and fewer than 800 students, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. The institution moved to its current location in 1965, gained university status and its present name in 1986, and opened its Stockton Campus in 1998.
Stanislaus State is part of the California State University, a 23-campus system across California. With more than 400,000 students, it is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. CSU campuses emphasize access to quality public higher education and workforce preparation that is responsive to regional needs.
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