Locksmith; FMD

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Locksmith – Facilities Management Division.

NOTE:

This Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

• Install, repair, and maintain all types of locks and security systems, including electronic access control locking systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain locking mechanisms for buildings, vehicles, and high‑level security facilities.
• Respond to emergency lockouts and emergency work orders.
• Maintain Master Key systems and records.
• Cut and duplicate keys, and re‑key locks.
• Use computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders.

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 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.

Therefore, this Locksmth position may require state of residency and a Level 2 Background Screening.

Performs skilled work at the journey level in the installation and repair of locks and making keys.

Works under close 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.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License for the duration of appointment.

• Associate’s degree or Vocational school certification
• Certified Master Locksmith
• Locksmith Online Training Course Certification
• Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) membership
• Experience using computerized maintenance management system
• At least two years experience with Schlage restricted keyway
• At least two years experience creating master key systems
• At least two years of experience with MIWA or similar locking systems
• Certified Professional Locksmith
• Certified Registered Locksmith

• Manages Complexity
  :
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems, gathers basic information, distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.
• Action Oriented
  :
  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm, identifies the needs and acts quickly, works independently but knows when to ask for help.
• Plans and Aligns
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  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals, identifies needed resources, delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.
• Optimizes Work Processes
  :
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, follows defined standards, seeks advice, and suggests improvements.
• Ensures Accountability
  :
  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, maintains high standards and consistently honors policies, ensures all work is correct.
• Organizational Savvy
  :
  Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy and people‑related processes, seeks guidance to understand the organization, aligns with culture.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, requiring skill and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery.

• Collaborates:
  Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus:
  Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Instills trust:
  Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences:
  Recognizing the value that…