Locksmith

Cushman & Wakefield

1d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The employee will performs skilled locksmith work in the repair, alteration, installation and keying of locks on buildings, equipment, lockers and vehicles; resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns; maintaining keying system, card access and proximity access systems; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; and assisting other skilled trades.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by vocational training or work experience.
General knowledge of locks and security systems, equipment, and fixtures.
Working knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of locking systems and equipment.
Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of locksmith work and other trades required of the position.
Some knowledge of the maintenance requirements of locksmith and related equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Responsibilities

Cuts new or duplicate keys for the purpose of providing the county with a master key system and ensuring security of its facilities.
Repairs various items, systems and/or components for the purpose of ensuring the items are available and in safe working condition.
Inspects facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of ensuring safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance.
Fabricates unique locks and locking devices for the purpose of meeting the specialized security problems within the district.
Diagnoses malfunctions of security systems for the purpose of identifying repair/replacement needs necessary to maintain systems.
Performs minor repair or modifications to door and/or frame for the purpose of ensuring proper closing and security.
Re-keys locks and changes combinations for the purpose of ensuring security of facilities.
Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
Assists other trades personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Performs other related work as required.
Installs locking system (e.g. doors, door hardware, closures, panic hardware, changes lock combinations, security bolts, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition.