How to hire a lock technician

How to hire a lock technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lock technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lock technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lock technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The lock technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a lock technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a lock technician that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of lock technicians.

   Type of Lock Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Lock Technician		$13-29
   Locksmith	A locksmith is one of the oldest trades that remains part of our lives even today. A locksmith creates, designs, and repairs all kinds of locks... Show more	$12-30
   Installation Technician	Installation technicians are responsible for handling and installing all types of electronic systems and equipment. An installation technician should be well-knowledgeable about the equipment complexity to conduct troubleshooting for system malfunction or provide necessary instructions for the customers... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Service Calls
   • Inbound Calls

   Responsibilities:

   • Install, manage, and troubleshoot CAT3, CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic infrastructures throughout the greater Tulsa area.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Diagnose repairs need on commercial kitchen equipment, including fryers, ovens, steamers, microwaves.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lock technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A lock technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, lock technicians' average salary in tennessee is 37% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lock technicians 53% less than senior-level lock technicians.
   • Certifications. A lock technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a lock technician's salary.

   Average lock technician salary

   $43,247yearly

   $20.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lock technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a lock technician job description

   A lock technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a lock technician job description:

   Lock technician job description example

   This position is with Floyd Lock and Safe, a division dba Per Mar Security Services.
   
   Why Per Mar Security?
   
   Work with the best! Per Mar Security, an industry leader in providing integrated security solutions, is seeking hardworking motivated people to join our Team.
   
   Per Mar Security Services has been a family owned and operated, full-service security company since its inception in 1953. We provide security officer, electronic security, fire alarm and background and investigative services, serving customers in 9 states throughout the Midwest region.
   
   Job Skills / Requirements
   
   The purpose of this position is to install, test, repair, and rekey mechanical and electronic locking and door opening and alignment equipment-including safes-in residential, commercial and industrial environments and to provide excellent customer service to our clients. The expectation for this position is that the technician will advance through training to achieve competency in areas that require it in a developing manner to achieve the highest level of proficiency and expertise.
   
   Starting pay ranges from $15-$30 based on experience- also there is a monthly Incentive program of up to 6% of your annual pay!
   
   Here's why you want to work here:
   
   * Wages are based on skill level and experience.
   * Tool allowance
   * Company vehicle and cell phone
   * Competitive benefits!
   * Technicians are able to earn more money based on individual drive and willingness to learn new tasks.
   * Training and field experience is provided to assist you with achieving your goals!
   
   Here's what you'll need:
   
   * Valid license/good driving record
   * Pass background checks and drug tests.
   * Must be able to obtain specified licenses/certifications to perform work in the security industry according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the State in which the branch operates.
   * High School Graduate or GED is required for all Per Mar Security Services positions.
   * Must be able to travel, as needed.
   * Must have mathematical skills including ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume along with ability to
   
   apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
   
   * Must have knowledge of master key systems, pinning lock cylinders, cutting keys, electronic and mechanical locking hardware and safe locks
   * Must possess the values important to Per Mar Security - Integrity, Communication, Excellent Service and Accountability.
   
   Here's what you'll be doing:
   
   * Install, service and repair lock and door equipment, including mechanical and electronic door locking/securing hardware, open/closing equipment, anti-vandalism hardware and door alignment hardware
   * Rekey lock cylinders and cut keys
   * Install, service and repaire electronic safe locks
   * Program alarm systems via programmer or keypad.
   * Explain and demonstrate to the customer how the specific equipment works.
   * Complete proper paperwork and submit to the appropriate department on a daily basis.
   * Communicate with clients, co-workers and scheduler/dispatcher
   * All other reasonable duties as assigned by the Installation Supervisor specific to the operation of daily business functions.
   
   Essential Functions to be performed with or without a reasonable accommodations
   
   #PMTEC
   
   Education Requirements (Any) High School Diploma/GEDAdditional Information / BenefitsBenefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Special Incentive PlansScreening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right lock technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lock technician job on Zippia to find and recruit lock technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit lock technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lock technician

   Once you've found the lock technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new lock technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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