Locksmith - Day Shift

Locksmith

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Locksmiths install, maintain, and repair locks and keys and other door or gate hardware, and compile and maintain related records. Our Locksmiths periodically perform maintenance tasks in assisting other journey level workers in the maintenance force. Duties of a Locksmith may include the following but are not limited to:

• Repairs locks that have become jammed or are otherwise inoperative.
• Using tools, removes locking mechanism from doors, gates, cabinets, etc.
• Opens the lock and removes defective parts or debris causing malfunction.
• Inserts new part into lock mechanism.
• Adjusts tumblers and levers as necessary.
• May manufacture keys to fit the repaired lock.
• Installs and maintains the lock and key system in a State facility.
• Using a variety of small hand tools and following manufacturers' instructions installs new locks in doors, windows, cabinets, etc.
• Periodically sets lock cylinders and changes combinations on locks.
• Computes changes in lock combinations and key changes to avoid duplication of combinations and records changes.
• Maintains locks by disassembling them, cleaning, oiling and replacing parts, and, as necessary, manufacturing parts such as screws and springs.
• Opens locks where keys are not available or locks are jammed.
• Makes new and duplicate keys as necessary.
• Keeps extra keys for locks in secure area.
• Estimates materials needed for lock and key system.
• May perform carpentry tasks related to lock and key system.
• Establishes and maintains an extensive record system in order to avoid key and lock duplication and to insure the required security of the facility and its contents.
• Records placement of locks, lock combinations and number of keys fitting each lock; adjusts records to reflect changes.
• Records information indicating person to whom keys and/or locks are issued.

Job Requirements:

• Good knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment of the locksmith trade.
• Working knowledge of the mathematics needed to determine key changes, changes in lock combinations and the setting of various master keys.
• Working knowledge of facility security procedures concerning the issuance of keys and locks.
• Ability to plan and lay out locksmith work.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, diagrams and specifications.
• Ability to use tools, machines, equipment and materials of the locksmith trade.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform work requiring precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize records.
• Ability to estimate labor and material requirements of locksmith work.
• Ability to supervise and train others in the locksmith trade as required.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  
  Four years of full-time experience in locksmithing under a skilled journey level locksmith which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in servicing and repairing locks and related building hardware or training gained by completion of technical courses in locksmithing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred:
  Experience working in a hospital and/or healthcare setting. Valid and current NY driver license.

Special Notes:

Resume/CV should be included with the online application. This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position may be designated as "essential."

This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
* Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
* Meet…