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Job Title: LOCKSMITH, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Svcs
Company Name: Boston University
Location: Boston, MA US
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/22/2026
Expire Date: 02/21/2026
Job Categories: Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration
Job Description
LOCKSMITH, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Svcs


LOCKSMITH, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Svcs


Job Description
LOCKSMITH, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Svcs

Category
Charles River Campus --> Trades
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500074530708
Posted Date
8/5/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 00
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$35.08
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$35.08

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

DUTIES:

  • Energetic service technician providing excellent customer service.

  • Perform a wide variety of routine duties: such as installing, adjusting, maintaining, repairing and replacing door locks, padlocks, combination locks and other lock hardware including panic bars, door checks, latches, catches and fasteners associated with security and access control.

  • Investigate, repair and/or replace electrified security equipment.

  • Make keys from codes utilizing a variety of equipment including automatic and manual key cutting machines and keep accurate records of keys when they are distributed and returned.

  • Respond in a timely manner to service calls to meet customer needs for building and property protection.

  • Organize lock changes to meet needs associated with academic and residential calendars.

  • Follow all safety precautions and department policies.

  • Available to work any shift or schedule.

    Required Skills

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have 3-5 years of experience installing/repairing commercial lock hardware and/or access control systems in a busy urban setting.

  • Use and maintain a variety of shop equipment and supplies necessary to perform all lock shop duties including computerized software.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and physical ability to stand/walk/bend/reach for significant periods of time. Also, the ability to work outside and in inclement conditions.

  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work from heights.

  • Ability to work independently and with others and have some related experience in carpentry.

  • Ability to work with BU's Building Security Systems group related to electronic access control/electrified hardware.

  • Working knowledge of combinatorics and other mathematical skills for master key systems, bitting and coring.

  • Must have and retain a MA driver and use your own vehicle to drive throughout the university.

  • Excellent customer service skills. (Must speak, read and write in English).

    PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Low Voltage Class D System technician license or experienced in low voltage trouble shooting.

  • Experience installing and repairing lock hardware with a variety of security options, including locks and keys, keypads and electronic access systems.

  • Experience using Simple K database software.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

    Required Skills

    Job Location: BOSTON, MA
    Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
    Salary Grade: $35.08-$35.08

    To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315652


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