Facility Locksmith

About the role

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Facility Locksmith who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs facility locks and related hardware for correctional facility.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and installs commercial and industrial security door locking hardware.
• Maintains master keying systems for both standard and small formats.
• Performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and corrects problems involving various components.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, latches, keepers and hinges.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, welding equipment, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Inspects and listens to equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Dismantles defective or malfunctioning machines and equipment, installs new or repaired parts, and tests operation following repair.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of standard operating records and reports, as required.
• Processes all work orders, reports, and other documents in a timely manner.
• Completes assignments based on urgency and scheduled needs.
• Coordinates with facility Maintenance Supervisor in completing high priority repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure safe and secure facility system operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience with detention, commercial and industrial, mechanical and electronic locking systems hardware installation is required.
• Locksmith certification and/or completion of Architectural Hardware Certification training preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran