Assistant Locksmith

Department: Department of Police and Public Safety - Physical Security

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Standard Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (20-25 hours/week); Call-Back Hours: Outside of normal working hours

Location: Fairfax, VA; Prince William and Arlington, VA as needed

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: $29.87 per hour / $59.74 per hour during call-back hours (outside of normal working hours)

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Financial Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

The George Mason University Department of Police and Public Safety (Mason Police) invites applications for the part-time position of Assistant Locksmith within the Physical Security section of Mason Police. The Assistant Locksmith supports the mission of Mason Police by providing a safe and secure environment for all university employees, students, and visitors as they pursue their daily work and study activities, consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth and the policies of George Mason University.

About the Position:

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Locksmith position are to assist the Physical Security section of Mason Police in maintaining the security and integrity of the University key and lock systems and compliance with the University key control policy and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Locksmith duties including, but not limited to: cutting keys, working with BEST cores, installing locks, troubleshooting lock and key systems, and assisting with Masterkey systems in new construction and renovations;
• Performing duties in a timely and efficient manner;
• Issuing and retrieving keys;
• Providing excellent customer service to customers;
• Answering phones;
• Recordkeeping and basic filing;
• Maintaining inventory;
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work space; and
• Assisting with special projects as assigned (including working in student residence halls and satellite campuses).

Required Qualifications:

• Basic computer expertise including knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Ability to work at Mason’s satellite campuses and outside of normal working hours to meet operational needs;
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery;
• Ability to be subjected to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Comfortable with climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crunching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions, with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Ability to work well independently after initial training;
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people;
• Successful completion of a polygraph examination, thorough background check, and fingerprinting;
• No felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of moral turpitude or gross misconduct; and
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical ability.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Locksmith at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: August 15, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  October 15, 2025

Open Until Filled?:  Yes