Locksmith/Key Shop Supervisor

Job Title
Locksmith/Key Shop Supervisor

Requisition Number
RE54962

Working Title

Department Name
3CP11:Phys Plt-Key Shop Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.

May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on or traveling to/from various job site(s).

Shift

7:30am – 4:15pm (Monday – Friday)

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, operational events, emergencies, and/or crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Facilities Services and Sustainability Director, this position:

• Supervises a team of locksmiths who perform expert level locksmithing in systems maintenance
• Repairs and adjusts mechanical and electronic locking devices
• Repairs, installs, and constructs locks and locking devices
• Troubleshoots access issues, programs electronic key fobs, and safely manages master key systems
• Fits and repairs deadbolts, mortise locks, panic hardware, door closures, and ADA-compliant openers
• Utilizes key-cutting machines and stamping tools to produce duplicates and replacement keys
• Changes lock tumblers, sets up new lock cylinders, and modifies mechanical or digital keying hierarchies
• Performs non-destructive entry methods or picks locks to assists clients who have lost access to authorized locations, vehicles, or to secure containers, etc.
• Maintains accurate logs of keys distributed, inventory used, and assigned work orders to ensure facility security
• Maintains the key and lock schedules and records for all campus facilities
• Ensures compliance with departmental and University Records Retention Requirements.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; MS Project; SAP; KRONOS

Driver’s License — Preferred

Demonstrated experience as a specialized locksmith, security technician, vehicle servicing technician, forensic investigations expertise, and fire door inspection disciplines — highly preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate hand and poser tools; Familiarity with local building, fire, and life safety codes as well as ADA standards.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate’s Degree + 7 Years

Deadline to Apply
07/12/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.