Locksmith - 20026803

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

Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment

• 12 mos. training or 12 mos. experience in locksmithing
• 3 mos. training or 3 mos. experience in inventory control

Job Skills

• Trades
• General Maintenance
• Responsiveness
• Flexibility
• Time Management
• Organization

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.