Access Control Technician

Job Posting

This listing closes on August 7, 2025, at 4 : 30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer : Downey Unified School District

Salary : $5,959.00 - $7,241.00 Monthly

Location : Downey, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 000264 - 2025

Department : DUSD

Opening Date : July 17, 2025

Closing Date : August 7, 2025, at 4 : 30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Selection Procedures

Only online applications and required certificates will be accepted.

This is a promotional and open recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill vacancies. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.

Positions in this classification are full-time 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. The recruitment process will consist of a written examination, performance examination, and an oral technical interview, tentatively scheduled during the weeks of August 11 - August 29, 2025. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

Equal opportunity, Title IX, affirmative action employer.

The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

Function & Duties

Install, repair, open, and remove mechanical and electronic locks and associated hardware, wiring, and related devices; repair, open, and remove locks; disassemble locks; clear keyways of obstructions; repair, replace, and alter worn tumblers, springs, and other parts; repair panic exit hardware, door closures, etc.

Operate key-cutting machines to make or duplicate new keys as required.

Change lock combinations as directed; maintain, repair, re-pin, and re-combinate cylinders as required.

Maintain master key systems including but not limited to wireless / electronic access; maintain records and security of duplicate keys.

Utilize software programs and online systems to configure, set up, and install access control components.

Use software programs along with online systems for pin and core combination control, master and submaster systems, and individual room key records. Maintain electronic and hard copy records.

Work with the required departments to assist with door replacement and installation. Operate a variety of equipment, tools, and machines such as saws, grinders, drills, and hand tools.

Plan and lay out locksmithing tasks, order parts and supplies as needed; work with vendors on major re-key projects; maintain routine records; maintain inventory and requisition or buy new parts, extra locks, and materials according to established guidelines and procedures.

Respond to emergency key needs when keys are lost, or locks are broken.

Overhaul, adjust, and install door closers; calibrate door closures to meet handicapped requirements.

Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.

Assist other maintenance personnel as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Note : At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of :

Proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the locksmithing trade.

Variety of locks and hardware available and proper use for each type.

Shop mathematics applicable to the locksmithing trade.

Electronic access control systems and associated software and hardware.

Key code systems.

Wired and wireless locks.

Low voltage as it pertains to access control systems.

Applicable codes and regulations.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Basic record keeping techniques.

Ability to :

Use the tools, equipment, and materials of the locksmithing trade safely and effectively.

Install access control equipment.

Diagnose malfunctions, maintain, and repair a variety of locks and related hardware including electronic locks and associated equipment.

Perform shop mathematics applicable to the locksmithing trade.

Plan and lay out locksmithing work.

Work from blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches.

Maintain various records.

Operate personal computer and assigned software.

Maintain tools and equipment in safe, clean, and proper working condition.

Communicate effectively with others.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Work cooperatively with others.

Overhaul, install, and adjust door closers.

Education and Experience, Licenses and Other Requirements

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school and two years of journey-level experience in the locksmithing trade, or a valid locksmith license. Access control systems experience is highly preferred.

Licenses and other requirements :

Valid California drivers license. Must be, and remain, insurable under the Districts vehicle drivers insurance policy at the standard rate.

Working conditions : Environment : Indoor and outdoor environment; subject to emergency call-out and driving a vehicle to conduct work. Physical abilities : Dexterity of hands and fingers to dismantle and repair lock systems and set new combinations and to operate hand and power tools; reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; seeing to install, repair, and maintain locks, and to maintain electronic and hard copy records; bending at the waist; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; climbing on roofs; may crawl under buildings; and standing and walking for extended periods of time. Hazards : Exposure to electrical power supply and low voltage; may work in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.

Benefits

Full-time employees earn up to :

• 12 paid vacation days per year
• 12 paid sick days per year with unlimited accumulation
• 13 paid holidays

The District offers two excellent medical plans, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente; two dental plans, Delta Dental and MetLife SafeGuard; and vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Currently, full-time employees (employees working 6 hours or more per day) pay 20% of the premium cost for these plans. All plans are available to the employees and their dependents. This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Retirement benefits include membership in CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) and Social Security (OASDI). This is a joint contribution plan. To qualify for CalPERS, an employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or already be a member, if not the employee is eligible for an alternative retirement plan.

Additionally, the District encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the District does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union.

Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, not to