Locksmith

Locksmith

Organization:
Rehabilitation & Correction - Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution

Work Location:

Allen Correctional Institute, 2338 North West Street, Lima, OH 45801

Compensation: $23.56

Schedule:

Full-time

Classified Indicator:
Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Trades

Technical

Skills:

General Maintenance, Trades

Professional

Skills:

Flexibility, Responsiveness, Time Management

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Install, repair and replace cylinder and key locks and door closers
• Panic bars and/or related locking hardware/devices
• Lubricates and adjusts locks and locking devices (e.g., changes combinations on safes, replaces tumblers and/or padlocks)
• Repairs electronic locking devices
• Installs deadbolts, makes master locks and keys
• Makes new keys using various machinery (e.g., key duplicator, key cutter, grinder) for doors, cupboards, filing cabinets, medication cabinets and carts, fire alarm boxes and other items
• Maintains and repairs parts fabrication of locks in cell blocks, doors, cabinets and/or safes
• Performs preventive maintenance on locks and doors (e.g., inspects locks for wear and malfunction, changes locking devices for security purposes, lubricates, aligns)
• Operates personal computer to prepare and maintain work related records, documentation and/or reports
• Keeps records of all door locks within facility
• Maintains identification of keys and keeps records of keys issued
• Maintains inventory of parts, material and equipment needed and issued and prepares requisitions
• Prepares periodic reports and responds to information requests
• Repairs doors, frames and/or hinges if needed for lock repair
• Makes chits (i.e., identification tags) for employees, key rings, vehicles and other devices as needed
• Maintains, programs and enters information in electronic key system (i.e., Morse Watchman)
• Serves on institutional committees
• Attends training, seminars and/or meetings as required
• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in locksmithing; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in inventory control.

-Or equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Trades, General Maintenance, Responsiveness, Flexibility, Time Management

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.

You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made.

Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before…