Are you a seasoned locksmith with a passion for leadership, security systems, and strategic planning? Do you thrive in a role where you can shape campus-wide access control and lead a skilled team? The University of New Mexico’s Facilities Management is seeking a dedicated Locksmith Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our Lock Shop. In this critical role, you’ll manage both mechanical and electronic access systems, support new construction and modernization projects, and ensure the safety and security of our diverse campus community.
Key Responsibilities: As the Locksmith Supervisor, you will: Supervise a team of locksmiths, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management. Develop and maintain a campus-wide pin and keyway hierarchy to support long-term security and system expandability. Translate evolving campus security policies into updated master keying strategies. Advise senior leadership on access control strategies and security enhancements. Maintain vendor relationships and service contracts for access control systems and equipment. Review construction plans to ensure proper access control specifications are included. Ensure staff are trained in state-of-the-art access technologies used in renovations and new builds. Serve as a technical liaison for campus security policy development. Manage scheduling, payroll, and supply ordering for the Lock Shop. Maintain and update key and electronic access databases. Promote safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in all operations. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Please Note: This position is subject to overtime and on-call assignments, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support campus operations.
Why Join Us? Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits including:
This is a unique opportunity to lead a vital team and shape the future of campus security at UNM. If you're a forward-thinking leader with a strong technical background and a commitment to safety—we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us secure the future of UNM!
See the Position Description for additional information.
High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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