Job Description and Duties

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT ANOTHER ONE*

Under the direction of the Chief of Plant Operations I, perform skilled work as a Locksmith; and to do other related work.

Work with supervisor and vendors to set up criteria for evaluating security and door hardware. Make recommendations to the supervisor on the most economical and effective materials and equipment to maintain the hospital's security and hardware systems.

Make recommendations on the appropriateness of equipment proposed for use at the hospital. Setup and maintain master keying progression for all lock hardware.

Review A&E construction documents to ensure hardware specifications are compatible with the hospital's existing systems.

Maintain combination locks, cylinder locks, mortise locks, and padlocks. Open locks, change lock combinations, make keys, stamp keys, and evaluate materials and tools.

Issue and maintain the security of duplicate keys. Maintain records on key codes and employees. Maintain records of materials in stock.

Install and repair door closers, door checks, doorknobs, casement operators, and door strikes.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of : permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

The job class specification will provide you with the minimum qualifications (MQs) required for the position. MQs are the skills, experience, licensure, education, etc.

that an individual must have to be considered for the position. Review the MQs for the position before taking the exam to make sure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

Exam Bulletin : Locksmith I Exam Bulletin (ca.gov) 8MHHM

However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Face Coverings

While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

LOCKSMITH I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code # : JC-351568

JC-351568

Position #(s) : 487-556-6642-XXX

487-556-6642-XXX

Working Title

Locksmith I - Plant Operations, Metropolitan State Hospital

Classification

LOCKSMITH I

$5,128.00 - $5,902.00 A

of Positions : Multiple

Multiple

Work Location

Los Angeles County

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information

Located in the City of Norwalk in Los Angeles County

Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna.

To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

Department Website : https : / / www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.

Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk / spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status.

In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules.

You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable.

Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and / or Employment Application forms must include : "to" and "from" dates (month / day / year); time base;

and civil service class titles. Examination and / or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and / or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit.

Confirmation / receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date : Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and / or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below :

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to

Department of State Hospitals

Attn : Human Resources - Selection Services Unit

11401 South Bloomfield Ave

Norwalk, CA 90650

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at

Department of State Hospitals

Human Resources - Selection Services Unit

11401 South Bloomfield Ave

Norwalk, CA 90650

Closed on weekends and holidays.

07 : 30 AM - 04 : 30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :

Current version of the State Examination / Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.

CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate :

Must provide a copy of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services "Locksmith License" issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Knowledge of : Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade of a locksmith.

Skill as : A locksmith.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to https : / / www.

calhr.ca.gov / Pages / California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

In addition, you can look forward to :

• Free parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website : https : / / www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact

Selection Services Unit

562) 474-2595

MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

EEO Coordinator

562) 521-1301

Lori.Lawrenz@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Last updated : 2024-05-29