Locksmith
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Locksmith
Organization:
Rehabilitation & Correction - Madison Correctional Institution
Work Location:
Madison Correctional Institute 1851 State Route 56 London 43140 Primary
Location:
United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London Compensation: $24.27
Schedule:
Full-time Classified Indicator:
Classified Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill:
Trades
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
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