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Berkadia

Commercial Loan Closing Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$61K - $77K/yr

Rate lock all Freddie loans; ensure rate lock is perfected and distribute information to all ... In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from ...

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Berkadia

Loan Closing Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Rate lock all Freddie loans; ensure rate lock is perfected and distribute information to all ... In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from ...

Laundry Butler Inc

Laundry Attendant

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$17/hr

Job Duties: - Helping self-serve customers - Processing large amounts of fluff and fold orders (Sorting, washing, drying, folding) - Be able to multitask - Keeping a clean facility -Close & lock down ...

Laundry Butler Inc

Laundry Attendant

Costa Mesa, CA

$17/hr

Job Duties: - Helping self-serve customers - Processing large amounts of fluff and fold orders (Sorting, washing, drying, folding) - Be able to multitask - Keeping a clean facility -Close & lock down ...

Laundry Butler Inc

Laundry Attendant

Costa Mesa, CA

$17/hr

Job Duties: - Helping self-serve customers - Processing large amounts of fluff and fold orders (Sorting, washing, drying, folding) - Be able to multitask - Keeping a clean facility -Close & lock down ...

Insight Global

Maintenance Technician

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$36/hr

Lock Out Tag Out protocol experience * Clean driving record, valid drivers license, and willingness ... and keeping stock of necessary of spare parts * address and repair emergency break downs in a ...

Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc.

Account Executive

San Diego, CA · On-site

$15.50/hr

Update lock-in file and purge cancellations and expired locks daily. * Update rate line information ... Managers are accountable for keeping Plaza's workplace free from discrimination and ensuring that ...

beaconresidential

$18 - $18.75/hr

... door/lock repair, and ceramic tile repair. * Perform minor drywall patch work, painting ... Seasonal tasks such as leaf removal and keeping outdoor areas clean and well-kept. * Performs ...

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How much do lock keeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for lock keeper in California is $24.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $27.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a lock keeper?

As a Lock Keeper, your daily responsibilities include operating and maintaining lock gates, assisting with the safe passage of boats or barges, and monitoring water levels. You'll conduct routine inspections and minor repairs on mechanical systems, as well as record vessel movements and report any issues to management. Collaboration with other lock keepers, captains, and maintenance crews is common, especially during busy periods or emergencies. The role requires spending much of your time outdoors and being prepared for variable weather conditions. Staying vigilant and attentive ensures both efficiency and safety for all waterway users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the lock keeper position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lock Keeper, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of hydraulic and water management systems, often complemented by on-the-job training or vocational coursework. Familiarity with lock operation panels, maintenance tools, and safety procedures is essential for daily duties. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are valued soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital to ensure safe, timely, and efficient passage of vessels and the proper functioning of the waterway system.

What is a lock keeper?

A Lock Keeper is responsible for operating and maintaining canal or river locks to assist boats in safely passing through. Their duties include controlling water levels, opening and closing lock gates, and ensuring the lock operates efficiently. They may also provide advice to boaters, monitor for safety hazards, and conduct basic maintenance. Lock Keepers often work in all weather conditions and may be employed by waterways authorities or conservation organizations.

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Infographic showing various Lock Keeper job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,911 per year, or $24 per hour.

Mortgage Lock Desk Manager

Griffin Funding, Inc.

San Diego, CA • On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Must be located in San Diego, CA
Do you want to lead a lock desk without stepping away from the work itself?
Are you the person who can lock a loan, catch a margin issue, and pull the report that explains it, all in the same afternoon?
Do you take ownership of the numbers that drive profitability, not just the tasks in front of you?
If you answered yes, we want to talk to you.
About Griffin Funding
Griffin Funding is a full-service mortgage lender licensed across the U.S. and committed to making homeownership more accessible. We're a Non-QM, VA, FHA, and CONV Lender with a reputation for speed, service, and doing right by our borrowers. Our team is performance-driven, collaborative, and growing, and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.
About the Role
The Lock Desk Manager leads our lock desk while staying hands-on in the work. You're still reviewing and verifying lock requests, registering loans with investors, and issuing confirmations, and on top of that you own the health of the desk: monitoring margins and revenue, running the reports that show how we're performing, and serving as our Optimal Blue administrator. You set the standard for accuracy and responsiveness, you're the final word on lock policy, and you make sure pricing and profitability stay protected on every file. It's a player-coach role built for someone who wants to lead without losing touch with the desk.
A Day in the Life
Morning
You start with the market. Rate sheets come in, pricing moves, and lock requests are waiting. You're locking loans alongside the team, reviewing and verifying requests, confirming pricing in Optimal Blue, and registering loans with investors. When sales or operations has a lock policy question, it comes to you, and you keep the desk moving at pace.
Afternoon
You shift into the parts of the job only you own. You monitor margins and revenue, watching for anything that puts profitability at risk. You run and review reports on desk performance, and you manage Optimal Blue as its administrator, keeping pricing rules, configurations, and investor setups current. You handle extensions and loan restructures that affect pricing, keep the secondary tab and lock confirmations current in LendingPad, and stay in close contact with your investor reps as pricing and guidelines shift. Throughout, you're supporting your team and making sure the desk runs clean.
Major Goals and Responsibilities
Locking and Confirmations
  • Review, verify, and lock incoming LO lock requests
  • Register loans with investors and issue confirmations to the appropriate parties
  • Enter lock request and confirmation information accurately and efficiently into the LOS
  • Extend locks and assist in loan restructures
  • Audit locks for accuracy

Margins, Revenue, and Reporting
  • Monitor margins and revenue to protect profitability across the pipeline
  • Run and review reports on lock desk performance
  • Flag and address risks to pricing and margin before they become problems

Systems and Administration
  • Serve as the Optimal Blue administrator, managing pricing rules, configurations, and investor setups
  • Keep the secondary tab and lock confirmations in LendingPad updated throughout the life of the loan

Leadership and Communication
  • Set the standard for accuracy and responsiveness on the desk
  • Serve as the final resource for lock policy questions from sales and operations
  • Build and maintain investor relationships, communicating lock changes and building rapport
  • Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company, depending on operational needs and changes

Key Characteristics
Accurate under pressure. You hold precision even when the market is moving and the requests are stacking up.
Ownership over the numbers. You treat margins and revenue as yours to protect, and you dig into a report until it tells you what you need to know.
A leader who still does the work. You set the standard by example and stay in the day-to-day, not above it.
A clear communicator. You're the bridge between sales, operations, and investors, and people trust the answers you give.
Fluent with the tools. You don't just use Optimal Blue, you administer it, and you adapt quickly as platforms evolve.
What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of mortgage experience with direct lock desk experience
  • Experience monitoring margins and revenue and running lock desk reporting
  • Optimal Blue administration experience
  • LendingPad experience a plus
  • A track record of building and keeping strong investor relationships
  • Located in San Diego, CA

Career Path
The Lock Desk Manager role is a step into secondary marketing leadership. As you deepen your command of pricing, margin strategy, and investor relationships, there's room to grow toward senior secondary and capital markets roles. Growth here is driven by your performance and your appetite to take on more.
Griffin Funding, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Griffin Funding, complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
NMLS #1120111
VA Approved Lender ID: 9088650000
FHA Non-Supervised Lender No.: 01472-0000-3

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