Assistant Locksmith Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $4,781.57 - $6,756.23 Monthly
Location : CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: FY25-2600324
College: Cerro Coso Community College
Department: Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Assured Consideration Date: 04/27/2026
Internal Posting Information: None
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to the operations of small campus site facilities including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and general building maintenance; operate and monitor the energy management system at the small campus site; perform a variety of general grounds maintenance duties.
Positions in this classification demonstrate and apply a broad skill set related to the maintenance and operations of buildings and grounds; work with greater independence than positions in the Maintenance Worker classification; and refer more complex problems to more highly skilled workers.
Representative Duties
Perform maintenance to campus site facilities, furnishings, and equipment including replacement and repairs to plumbing and fixtures; replacement of air conditioning and heating filters and belts, and minor repairs to desks, tables, chairs, cabinets, shelves, windows and doors. Repair carpeting, light fixtures, tiles, fan motors, drapes, window screens, sinks and toilets; install venetian blinds, drapes and shades. Perform minor maintenance related to electrical components including troubleshooting and repair of outlets and batteries.
Schedule the usage of College air conditioning, heating and lighting systems. Using the College Energy Management System (EMS); troubleshoot, repair, and coordinate with Plant Engineer for additional support as needed systems; coordinate maintenance and repair of College EMS facilities with campus Plant Engineer.
Open and secure classrooms and buildings, including programming of automatic door locks; set and disengage alarm system; move and arrange furniture and equipment and prepare rooms; replace lights and ballasts; adjust shades and blinds.
Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system; change and adjust sprinkler heads; maintain controllers and assist in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects. Plant, water and maintain landscaped areas; water, mow, weed, trim and fertilize lawns; trim and prune bushes, trees and shrubs; stake trees. Rake leaves and clear debris and snow from doorways, walkways, parking lots and other related facilities; apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides.
Operate and maintain power tools including mowers, edgers and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform small engine maintenance and repair to lawn equipment. Clean shop vehicle; monitor fuel, oil and water usage; log maintenance record; arrange for servicing as required with campus automotive technician.
Work with faculty, staff, students and the public in coordinating preparations for special college events; coordinate large set-ups and moving of furniture and equipment.
Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures; replenish supplies in restrooms and related facilities.
Pickup and deliver supplies, materials and mail from main campus; purchase supplies as needed.
Operate a magnetic card system.
Operate work order request computer program to log work orders, notify staff of work scheduled, and notify staff of completion.
Install partitions, walls to increase or decrease the size of rooms.
Construct and install forms; pour and finish cement for forms and walks; inspect and repair roof leaks.
Repair other equipment involving the application of plumbing, electrical, locksmithing and a variety of the trades.
Repair exterior and interior door locks; repair desk and file locks; strip, sand, varnish and refinish.
Mount projector screens, chalk/white boards, pictures and tack boards.
Construct and paint signs; install and remove signs.
Paint curbs and parking stripes and numbers.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school supplemented by formal training in one of the skilled crafts and two years of journey-level skilled crafts working and maintenance experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, practices, equipment and tools used in building construction, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, facilities management, locksmith, and concrete construction.
Methods, practices, equipment and tools used in general grounds maintenance.
Operation of energy management systems.
Record keeping techniques.
Basic math.
Safe work practices.
Computer software systems.
ABILITY TO:
Perform a full range of assigned skilled maintenance work including carpentry, plumbing, painting, light construction and electrical work.
Perform general grounds maintenance duties.
Use and care for tools and equipment used in performing assigned duties.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Operate software programs relative to the Energy Management System (EMS) and other software programs utilized in facilities management.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, sketches and drawings.
Maintain a variety of work records.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
SALARY RANGE
$4,781.57 - $6,756.23 monthly
Maximum Starting Salary: $5,023.64 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by April 27, 2026 at 11:59pm, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2024Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Important Instructions & Additional Information
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
Completed applications must include the following.

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.
For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. ()
Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our for more information.
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our )
Discrimination Free Work Environment
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
See our for more information.
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
E-Verify
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit
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Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125
• Additional products and services through American Fidelity
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjuncts
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts

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