This position installs, maintains and repairs locks and keys and other door or gate hardware, and compiles and maintains related records in a State institution.

DIVISION OPERATING NEEDS

-Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment of the locksmith trade
-Working knowledge of the mathematics needed to determine key changes, changes in lock combinations and the setting of various master keys
-Working knowledge of facility security procedures concerning the issuance of keys and locks.
-Ability to plan and lay out locksmith work.
-Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, diagrams and specifications.
-Ability to use tools, machines, equipment and materials of the locksmith trade.
-Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
-Ability to perform work requiring precision and attention to detail.
-Ability to organize records.
-Ability to estimate labor and material requirements of locksmith work.
-Ability to supervise and train others in the locksmith trade as required

HIGHLIGHTS

Three years of full-time experience under a skilled journey level locksmith which provided training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Training gained by apprentice training in servicing and repairing locks and related building hardware or completion of technical courses may be substituted for the above training and experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position will be supervised by a Maintenance Supervisor, SG-2.

This position may supervise subordinate maintenance employees.

Function 1: Repair locks that have become jammed or are otherwise inoperative

-Using small hand tools, remove locking mechanism from doors, gates, cabinets, etc.
-Open the lock and remove defective parts or debris causing malfunction
-Insert new parts into lock mechanism
-Make necessary adjustments to lock and manufacture keys as necessary

Function 2: Install and maintain the lock & key system at the college

-Using a variety of tools and following manufacturer’s instructions install new locks in doors, windows etc.
-Periodically sets lock cylinders and changes combinations on locks
-Computes changes to locks and key changes to avoid duplication of combinations and records changes
-Maintain locks by disassembling, cleaning, oiling, and replacing parts as needed
-Make new and duplicate keys keeping extra keys in secured area
-Estimate materials needed for lock and key systems

Function 3: Establish and maintain records system of keys to maintain security of facility

-Record placement of locks, lock combinations, number of keys fitting each lock, and adjust records as needed
-Record information indicating to whom keys and/or locks are issued

Function 4: May perform carpentry tasks related to lock and key systems

-Install doors and windows at facility
-Install door checks and sash fitting as necessary

Function 5: Supervise subordinates as required for the work need

-Insure proper communications of instructions are delivered
-Insure proper scope of work is completed according to instructions and work completed is satisfactory