Facilities & Construction Maintenance Technician IV - Locksmith

Location: Facilities

Non-Interim 

12 months, 8 hours/day

Grade 26, $21.34/hour

Start Date: immediately

** 5 year clean driving record required **

The job of Maintenance Technician IV - Locksmith is done for the purpose/s of providing locksmith services with specific responsibility for in the repair, alteration, installation and keying of locks on buildings, equipment, lockers and vehicles; resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting other skilled trades; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

This job reports to Facilities Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Coordinates with assigned lead and/or supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.

Cuts new or duplicate keys (e.g. building and vehicle keys, file cabinets, desks, cabinets, intrusion alarms, lost or stolen locks/keys, etc.) for the purpose of providing the county with a master key system and ensuring security of its facilities.

Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in security systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs.

Fabricates unique locks and locking devices for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing unavailable parts.

Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.

Installs locking system (e.g. doors, door hardware, closures, panic hardware, changes lock combinations, security bolts, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure facility.

Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.

Oversees other Maintenance Technician/s for the purpose of ensuring the completion of projects in a timely manner and according to specifications.

Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.

Re-keys locks and changes combinations for the purpose of ensuring security.

Repairs a variety of items, systems and/or components (e.g. locks, worn tumblers, shortens tumblers, springs, changes combinations, exist hardware, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.

Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.

Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Other Functions

Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods, materials and equipment used in locks; types and uses of available locks; safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; displaying mechanical aptitude.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.