Specialized Trades Worker - Locksmith - ISTS

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Sep 13, 2024
Full Time Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Salary: $41,400.00-$46,440.00 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 46440 USD

Job Description

A position in the Missouri National Guard Facilities Division is more than a job, it's a calling. Our maintenance personnel supports soldiers that protect and aid Missourians citizens.

Job Location: This position will be located at Ike Skelton Training Site, Jefferson City, MO.

  • Performs skilled locksmith work by installing, maintaining and repairing different types of building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortise and rim, and reload cylinders; cutting new or replacement keys for authorized personnel as requested on Key Request forms; repairing locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers; picking locks for which keys have been lost; repairing or replacing door closure panic hardware or ADA openers; and making emergency repairs of locks as required under emergency conditions.
  • Assists in maintaining Master Key Systems for the Missouri Army National Guard security by keeping accurate records of hardware changes and new lock installations in each building, and repairing, maintaining, and reloading cylinders for locks in the master key system.
  • Aids during renovation of existing or construction of new facilities by determining the requirements for locking devices and systems from blueprints, schematics, or sketches, making recommendations for such systems based upon knowledge of available products, and installing or monitoring the installation of locking devices or systems on renovated or newly constructed facilities.
  • Determines established applicable hardware specifications for locks and locking devices by interpreting hardware schedules, blueprints, plans, sketches, work orders, etc.
  • Ensures that an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment is available for use by maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment including key blanks, lock parts, levers and springs, knobs, and cylinders, preparing requisitions for replacements items as necessary, and storing the supplies and equipment in a secure storage facility.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
  • Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.


We are looking for a self-motivated person with practical experience in the locksmithing field.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid State Driver’s License
  • Be able to pass a background check.


Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Base Pay

41,400

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map