Locksmith

About the role

Under basic supervision, performs journey/advanced level installation, maintenance, and repair of new and existing lock systems in commercial and institutional buildings owned by Pinal County.

Responsibilities

• Installs, adjusts, maintains, repairs, and replaces door locks, padlocks, tumbler locks, combination locks, electronic lock systems, and various lock hardware such as panic bars, door checks, latches, catches, fasteners, and door closures.
• Designs and maintains master keying systems, including sub-master and single keys, for detention and commercial applications (setup, rekeying, duplication, and cut-to-code).
• Maintains key control logs and records.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs all types of commercial door locking hardware and closers (panic hardware, mortise locks, ADA hardware).
• Troubleshoots, changes combinations, repairs and opens safes.
• Troubleshoots and repairs card access.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, and installs all types of detention locking security hardware.
• Fabricates innovative parts for use in repair and rebuilding of out-of-date sliding door mechanisms and electromechanical-locking devices.
• Orders, controls, and maintains inventory records; assigns all locksmith supplies and equipment.
• Makes emergency repairs to lock systems when on-call.
• May act as a lead to maintenance staff.
• Consults with project managers and contractors to ensure compliance to County specifications.
• Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of journey-level commercial or industrial locksmith experience.
• Completion of industry recognized locksmith vocational school or apprenticeship.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building security systems, locks, keys and alarm systems, repair and maintenance methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of proper tools and materials used to service and repair mechanical and electronic door locks.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety standards, including work in detention facilities and other secure areas.
• Ability to work independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Skills

• Knowledge of building security systems, locks, keys and alarm systems, repair and maintenance methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of proper tools and materials used to service and repair mechanical and electronic door locks.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety standards, including work in detention facilities and other secure areas.
• Ability to work independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Benefits

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: 15 vacation days accrued annually starting day one, 18 after three years of service, 20 after five years of service, 10 paid holidays plus one paid floating holiday to use as you wish, 13 sick leave days accrued annually starting day one.
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five Years: Two-week after five years of continuous service, three-week after ten years of continuous service, four-week after fifteen years of continuous service, four-week every five years after fifteen years of continuous service.
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events.
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events.
• Vaccination Clinics Onsite.
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online.
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi.
• Quarterly Wellness Challenges.
• Onsite Vision Exams and Optometry Events.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Alternative Work Schedules.
• Telehealth Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education.
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options.
• Civil Service Leave Van Pool Options.
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid.
• Basic Life Insurance – Employer Paid.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses.
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance.

Pay

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Schedule

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.