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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.
Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
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
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.
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.
Physical DemandsPhysical 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.
Employment Type: Full-Time
