Address
Form of workSalary: $41,142.40 - $65,665.60 Annually
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411925
Department: PW Facil Mgmt Security
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Hiring Range: $41,142 - $57,940
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Locksmith.
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
NOTE: Announcement is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
The Facilities Management Division is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Locksmith. Incumbents must be able to report to work in any one of the division's maintenance shops throughout the county. This skilled position installs, repairs, and maintains all types of locks and security systems to include lock-opening and modifications.
PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI). Therefore, this LOCKSMTH position may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.
General Description
Performs skilled work at the journey level in the installation and repair of locks and making keys.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Repairs and opens defective locks; changes lock combinations; disassembles door locks, padlocks, combination locks, and handcuffs; replaces worn or broken parts; changes tumblers for new combinations; uses lock pick to open locks where no key is available; makes new and duplicate keys using key cutting machine; changes combinations on keyless locks and or safes.
Generates master key systems using appropriate computer software and maintains these records; makes repairs to jail electrical lock system; adjusts timers, line brushes, solenoids, capacitors, resistors, rectifiers and related parts of lock systems.
Fabricates parts for repair of obsoletes locks using drill press, lathe, grinders and special hand tools.
Installs master key floor and building lock systems; works with journey level tradesmen in the installation of locks in wood and metal doors.
Researches materials needed for jobs via multiple resources; co-ordinates with outside contractors and follows up to completion of work to county standards; attends meetings for planning and updating work orders.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
02
Do you have at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience?
03
Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License in good standing?
04
Do you have an Associates Degree, Vocational School Certification or Locksmith Online Training Course Certification?
05
Please select any of the following certifications you possess. Proof of certification is required. If none, select "N/A."
06
Do you have experience in any of the following areas? Select all that apply.
07
Briefly describe your experience installing and maintaining large key systems.
08
Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?
Required Question
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411925
Department: PW Facil Mgmt Security
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Hiring Range: $41,142 - $57,940
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Locksmith.
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
NOTE: Announcement is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
The Facilities Management Division is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Locksmith. Incumbents must be able to report to work in any one of the division's maintenance shops throughout the county. This skilled position installs, repairs, and maintains all types of locks and security systems to include lock-opening and modifications.
PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI). Therefore, this LOCKSMTH position may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.
General Description
Performs skilled work at the journey level in the installation and repair of locks and making keys.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences
- Associate's degree or Vocational school certification
- Locksmith Online Training Course Certification
- Certified Master Locksmith
- Certified Professional Locksmith
- Certified Registered Locksmith
- ALOA - Associated Locksmiths of America
- At least two years of experience with MIWA / DORMA or similar locking systems
- At least two years experience with Schlage restricted keyway
- At least two years experience creating master key systems
- Experience using computerized maintenance management system
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Repairs and opens defective locks; changes lock combinations; disassembles door locks, padlocks, combination locks, and handcuffs; replaces worn or broken parts; changes tumblers for new combinations; uses lock pick to open locks where no key is available; makes new and duplicate keys using key cutting machine; changes combinations on keyless locks and or safes.
Generates master key systems using appropriate computer software and maintains these records; makes repairs to jail electrical lock system; adjusts timers, line brushes, solenoids, capacitors, resistors, rectifiers and related parts of lock systems.
Fabricates parts for repair of obsoletes locks using drill press, lathe, grinders and special hand tools.
Installs master key floor and building lock systems; works with journey level tradesmen in the installation of locks in wood and metal doors.
Researches materials needed for jobs via multiple resources; co-ordinates with outside contractors and follows up to completion of work to county standards; attends meetings for planning and updating work orders.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License in good standing?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have an Associates Degree, Vocational School Certification or Locksmith Online Training Course Certification?
- Yes
- No
05
Please select any of the following certifications you possess. Proof of certification is required. If none, select "N/A."
- Certified Master Locksmith
- Certified Professional Locksmith
- Certified Registered Locksmith
- ALOA - Associated Locksmiths of America
- N/A
06
Do you have experience in any of the following areas? Select all that apply.
- At least two years of experience with MIWA / DORMA or similar locking systems
- At least two years experience with Schlage restricted keyway
- At least two years experience creating master key systems
- Experience using computerized maintenance management system
- N/A
07
Briefly describe your experience installing and maintaining large key systems.
08
Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
