Job Details

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Locksmith who will support the Physical Security Department. The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency that stewards and shares the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever. The ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the Presidio was once a military post under three flags. Today, it is a surprising national park site spanning 1,500 acres at the Golden Gate. Its rare natural habits, inspiring views, and world-class trails are a local and global attraction. It is among the most biologically diverse parks in America and a popular destination with beaches, museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices.

Reporting to the Security Supervisor, the Locksmith installs, repairs, rebuilds, and services mechanical or electrical locking devices. The Locksmith contributes to the management and safety of the vast Presidio Trust properties, staff, tenants, and visitors in a clean, safe, compliant, and environmentally conscientious manner

This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $39.73 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborer's International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by January 2, 2026, will receive first consideration.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble locks such as padlocks, safe locks, and door locks, and repairs or replaces worn tumblers, springs, and other parts.
• Insert new or repaired tumblers into lock to change combination
• Cut new or duplicate keys
• Keep records of company locks and keys.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or
  Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain a CA Locksmith Registration License w/in 6 months of hire
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Desired Qualifications

• A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.
• Experience working in historic buildings.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Background Check
This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver's license, education, and employment history. An individual's granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.

The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/careers.