Locksmith ; X Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Locksmith I (X). This position performs a variety of technically skilled and difficult locksmith maintenance tasks; and performs a variety of technical tasks related to area of assignment.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from Locksmith Supervisor or higher-level Department of Public Safety Staff.

Minimum Qualifications Screening

Applications will be screened for the following:

At least 2 years of locksmith experience.
Graduation from High School or GED.
Formal or On-the-Job locksmith training.
Appropriate and valid driver's license.

Tips on completing the application

For each employer, fully describe your qualifications and experience, with specific reference to your locksmith experience at a trades level.

Examination Process

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.

Type of Examination

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas.

The test for this recruitment will be a multiple-choice written examination which will test the applicant's knowledge of

Basic principles and procedures of the locksmith trade.

Techniques of installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of locking systems.

Wiring schematics and electronic locking devices and systems.

Tools and materials currently used in the locksmith trade.

Study guides are not available for this particular test. Examination content will be based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this job posting.

Written Test Date: TBD

Applicants who are selected for the written test will be notified by email AFTER the Final date to receive applications.

Eligible List

You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be place on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Selection Process

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Additional

Background Process

Any position with the Department of Public Safety requires the following additional screening: (1) background investigation, (2) polygraph, and (3) psychological suitability assessment. Sensitive and/or confidential aspects of your personal life will be explored during this phase of the process.

Essential and Marginal Functions

Installs, adjusts and repairs commercial and residential locksets on doors, safes, furniture and file cabinets.

Issues, maintains, and tracks access to keys and card access keys; maintains and updates paper and electronic records of key access within various city computer tracking systems; assists in maintaining the city-wide electronic and computerized door hardware access system.

Maintains high security institutional locking devices, including electric locks, strikes and exit devices.

Picks locks; drills out and replaces damaged locks in the field and in the lock shop; maintains a master keys lock syst.

Cuts keys by hand and machine; issues keys.

Installs, adjusts and maintains various types of exposed surface mounted door closing devices.

Fabricates replacements for damaged or broken parts.

Estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.

Assists in the electronic access card program, including issuing ,setting up and removing individual access cards, and entering access information into systems; acts as a point of contact between the city and outside vendors responsible for installing and repairing electronic access systems.

Assists with maintaining a sufficient supply of materials so work will not be unreasonably delayed; assists in maintaining the security of high-value tools, materials and equipment.

Reads and interprets floor plans, sketches, drawings and blueprints. Recommends specific hardware for new and…