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District Locksmith: Architect of Campus Safety, Access Control, and Physical Security
Location: District Operations / Facilities & Maintenance Department (Servicing All District Facilities) Status: Full-Time Support Position (12-Month)| Non-Exempt (FLSA) | Full District Benefits Work Schedule: Year-Round Operational Calendar | Subject to Overtime and Emergency On-Call Duty
The Opportunity: Securing Buildings and Protecting School Communities In Ferguson-Florissant, our "New Chapter" places the highest priority on physical safety, campus security, and maintaining clean, fully operational facilities for our scholars and staff. The District Locksmith & Security Hardware Specialist serves as a vital skilled trades professional responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing locking mechanisms, egress devices, door closers, and access hardware across all district schools and administrative facilities. In this essential operational role, you will manage keying systems, repair exit devices, estimate material costs, and collaborate with facilities teams to ensure total structural security and emergency compliance. If you possess trade expertise in locksmithing, panic door hardware, and general facilities maintenance, your next chapter starts here.
Salary & Compensation Structure
- Pay Scale & Classification: Compensated according to the District Skilled Trades Support Salary Schedule based on experience.
- Overtime Eligibility: Non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay for emergency call-outs, evening/weekend projects, or short-notice facility repairs.
- Benefits Package: Full district benefits package (Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, District-Paid Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick/Personal Leave, Holidays, Ferg-Flor Care health clinic access, and enrollment in the PEERS public school retirement system).
Role Summary The District Locksmith provides comprehensive lock, key, door control, and emergency exit hardware services for all district properties. Reporting directly to the Director of Facilities, this position pins lock cores, cuts keys, repairs panic devices, estimates material costs, operates district utility vehicles, and assists trade colleagues (including plumbing support) when assigned to ensure campus readiness and security.
Why You'll Succeed (Qualifications)
- Education & Credentials: High school diploma or GED equivalent required; trade certification or formal locksmith apprenticeship preferred.
- Trade Experience: Proven, hands-on experience in all aspects of locksmithing, key duplication, master keying systems, door closers, and panic exit device installation and repair.
- Cross-Trade Familiarity: Demonstrated experience or working knowledge in basic plumbing repairs and general building operational maintenance.
- Driver's License & Record: Must possess a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record and the ability to operate medium-duty district service trucks safely.
- Work Ethic & Interpersonal Skills: Self-motivated with initiative, excellent human relations skills, and a strong track record of dependability and attendance.
- Operational Flexibility: Willingness and availability to work overtime on short notice for emergency security situations or after-hours facility needs.
Your Impact (Key Duties)
- Locksmithing, Keying & Egress Hardware Services
- Pin, re-core, and install lock cylinders and master key systems across all district facilities.
- Cut duplicate and master keys using electric and hand-operated key cutting equipment.
- Install, repair, maintain, and inspect panic exit devices, push bars, surface-mounted/concealed door closers, and associated entrance hardware.
- Estimate material needs and costs for locking hardware, door operating mechanisms, replacement parts, and new hardware installations.
- Fleet Operation & Multi-Trade Support
- Safely operate district medium-duty utility trucks to transport tools, hardware, and supplies across campus sites.
- Provide cross-trade assistance to Plant Services personnel, including helping plumbing staff with repairs and maintenance projects as needed.
- Respond promptly to urgent building access, door hardware failure, or campus security emergency work orders.
- Operational Safety & Maintenance Duties
- Maintain an accurate inventory of lock cores, key blanks, panic hardware components, and specialist tools.
- Adhere strictly to all district safety procedures, OSHA standards, building codes, and fire/life-safety egress guidelines.
- Perform additional plant department and facilities support duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Your Leadership Partners
- Primary Evaluator: Director of Operations & Facilities
- Collaborative Partners: School Principals, District Plumbers, Electricians, Maintenance Technicians, & Security/Safety Teams
The Logistics of Your Success
- Classification: Full-Time Skilled Trades Support | 12-Month Contract.
- Work Setting: Operations shop and mobile service across all district schools, athletic fields, and administrative buildings.
- Physical Demands: Physically demanding position requiring the ability to regularly lift up to 100 lbs., work off ladders, lifts, and scaffolding, work at elevated heights ("high lines"), work in confined spaces, and perform frequent stretching, twisting, bending, and extended walking.
- Benefits Status: Fully eligible for full-time health, retirement (PEERS), leave, and holiday benefits.
The FFSD Advantage: Safeguarding Our Educational Environment We don't just fix doors and locks; we protect the physical safety of our scholars and educators every single day.
- Trade Autonomy & Impact: Lead physical access security and keying operations across the entire district footprint.
- Year-Round Stability: Enjoy a full-time, 12-month position with robust health coverage, paid leave, and retirement security through PEERS.
- Team-Oriented Environment: Work alongside dedicated facilities professionals committed to operational excellence and campus safety.
About Our District The Ferguson-Florissant School District is fiercely committed to the "New Chapter" of operational excellence, safe learning environments, and facilities stewardship. We serve nearly 10,000 scholars across suburban St. Louis, MO. Join our Plant Services team and secure our educational facilities!
Hiring Timeline
- Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
Ready to bring your trade expertise to our school district? Apply online through the support career portal today!