Locksmith

Charlotte County Public Schools Maintenance 9044 - Punta Gorda, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Charlotte County Public Schools, and Florida Department of Education

Job : 5959456

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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Calendar 250/Hrs 8

Paygrade 6 - $25.30/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package
* for employees. This package includesa robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform work involving physical strength and endurance
• Ability to work from a ladder or scaffolding
• Ability to recognize and use tools related to the locksmith trade
• At least three (3) years of progressive responsible experience as a locksmith
• Ability to plan and organize details of assignments, read and understand blueprints, diagrams and manuals
• Knowledge of the Standard Building Codes as it pertains to general locksmithing
• Journeyman level skill in the use of the tools, materials, and equipment of the locksmith trade
• Holds a valid Florida driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a technical program related to the trade at a vocational school, college, military training program, or have completed an apprenticeship program

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Observes all safe work practices when using tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Works effectively with, cooperates with, and supports other employees.
• Performs work from official work request.
• Maintains a supply of generally used materials on the school board vehicle.
• Maintains and takes proper care of school board tools and equipment.
• Keeps records as to maintenance performed from each work request.
• Recommends to supervisor materials to be used.
• Installs, adjusts, changes and repairs locks and cuts new and duplicate keys for security.
• Installs, changes and repairs electronic hardware, door closures, all hardware and locks.
• Advises district personnel on security/safety measures related to lock/hardware.
• Opens locked doors, file cabinets, drawers, and related for which there are no keys, using tools of the locksmith trade.
• Answers school security emergency calls for building and room access during hours and after hours as needed.
• Maintains building egress systems to include locks, locking devices and associated hardware, doors, panic bars, dogging devices and emergency equipment to ensure proper function of emergency exits.
• Maintains and updates inventory or district keys and key replacement log manual.
• Tracks keys that need replacement and notifies the supervisor of continuous replacement problems.
• Assists in carpentry projects including hanging doors, setting hinges and installing locks.
• Attends formal training sessions.
• Advises maintenance manager if a work order or repair should be performed by outside contractors based on scope of work, materials required, or personal experience.
• Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned.

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* Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy
-Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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