General Summary

Installs, repairs, modifies, and opens a variety of locking mechanisms found on doors, desks, compartments, mobile equipment, safes, and vaults.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Bonded Locksmith requirements are required due to security restrictions.
• Examines locking mechanism and installs new unit or disassembles unit and replaces worn tumblers, springs, and other parts or repairs them by filing, drilling, chiseling and grinding.
• Opens door locks by moving lock pick in cylinder or opens safe locks by listening to lock sounds or by drilling.
• Changes combination by inserting new or repaired tumblers into lock. Cut new or duplicate keys using impressions or code key machines.
• Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
• Keep records of locks and keys. Establishes and maintains master key systems for buildings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirments

• Certified, bonded locksmith

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable.
• May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing