Locksmith; FMD

Locksmith
- Facilities Management Division

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.

The Facilities Management Division is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Locksmith. Incumbents must be able to report to work in any of the Broward County owned buildings, facilities and maintenance shops located throughout the county. This skilled position installs, repairs, and maintains all types of locks and security systems including electronic access control locking systems.

The Locksmith responsibilities include the installation, repair and maintenance of locking mechanisms for various buildings, vehicles, and high-level security facilities. Must install and repair locking mechanisms and hardware. Respond to emergency lockouts and emergency work orders. Maintain Master Key systems and records. Install and program electronic access control locking systems and devices. Cut and duplicate keys as well re-keying locks. Uses computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

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

Preferences

Associate's degree or Vocational school certification

Certified Master Locksmith

Locksmith Online Training Course Certification

ALOA
- Associated Locksmiths of America

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

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Repairs and opens defective locks; changes lock combinations; disassembles door locks, padlocks, combination locks, and handcuffs; replaces worn or broken parts; changes tumblers for new combinations; uses lock pick to open locks where no key is available; makes new and duplicate keys using key cutting machine; changes combinations on keyless locks and or safes.

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.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity:
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.
• Action Oriented:
  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for…