New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

Lead and participate in the repair, installation and servicing of locks, electronic access equipment and related hardware. Provides back up to the supervisor and may coordinate assigned projects. Assists the supervisor with prioritizing and scheduling of work. Assigns work to lower level locksmiths. Provides technical guidance to lower level locksmiths in the field. Reviews completed work orders for accuracy. Conducts quality inspections on the work performed by lower level locksmiths. Verifies accuracy of time card entries. Performs supervisory duties in the Supervisor’s absence. Conducts reviews of facility security requirements and makes recommendations regarding the hardware that should be installed. Actively participates in facility design reviews, generates facility estimates, and helps maintain the access control section of the design guidelines. Performs locksmith duties including those related to electronic access systems. This includes cutting keys, installing new locksets, adjusting doors, and installing door closers. Review work orders, specifies and orders materials, and inventorying existing shop stock.

Lead and participate in the repair, installation and servicing of locks, electronic access equipment and related hardware. Provides back up to the supervisor and may coordinate assigned projects.

Assists the supervisor with prioritizing and scheduling of work. Assigns work to lower level locksmiths. Provides technical guidance to lower level locksmiths in the field. Reviews completed work orders for accuracy. Conducts quality inspections on the work performed by lower level locksmiths. Verifies accuracy of time card entries. Performs supervisory duties in the Supervisor’s absence. Conducts reviews of facility security requirements and makes recommendations regarding the hardware that should be installed. Actively participates in facility design reviews, generates facility estimates, and helps maintain the access control section of the design guidelines. Performs locksmith duties including those related to electronic access systems. This includes cutting keys, installing new locksets, adjusting doors, and installing door closers. Review work orders, specifies and orders materials, and inventorying existing shop stock.

Must have working knowledge of the techniques for keying, installing, and maintaining locks and related hardware. Must also possess working knowledge of electronic access systems.

Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to repair and maintain appliances and heating and cooling equipment. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

High School diploma or GED certificate.

Must have a minimum of five (5) years locksmith experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license

This position has been established as a primary key position under the “All Hazard Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)” and is essential to operational continuity and/or recovery. In an emergency situation, primary key positions are required to report to work unless directed by supervisor or public safety authorities not to report for health and safety reasons.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.