Locksmith

Qualifications

• Journey-level Experience
  • Demonstrated work experience in installation, maintenance & repair of mechanical/combination locking devices.
  • Maintenance of master key systems that includes working within a journey-level capacity.
• Working knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment related to locksmith trade as well as power operated doors, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Ability to:
  • prepare or interpret low voltage wiring plans;
  • correctly and skillfully operate the various standard tools and equipment used by locksmiths (e.g., code cutters, Medeco duplicating machine, key de-coding machine, boring jigs, ramsets, jig saws, and porta-band saw);
  • troubleshoot full range of institutional hardware for signs of deterioration, malfunction or need for adjustment.
• Ability to:
  • read, interpret and understand technical language in specifications, schematics and blueprints;
  • maintain confidentiality of personnel and/or police actions, and confidentiality on security issues involving secured areas.
• Skill in:
  • modifying and/or adapting designs, procedures or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications;
  • estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish tasks;
  • adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions in order to calculate layouts and offsets, and provide accurate cost calculations.
• Skill in:
  • monitoring inventory levels to assure that materials and equipment used on a daily basis are available to subordinates;
  • fabricating replacement parts, devising or changing combinations, troubleshooting inoperative locking systems to determine the cause of malfunction, and in neutralizing lockouts.
• Ability to:
  • establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies;
  • use oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information.
• Skill in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend.
• Ability to:
  • work independently and follow through on assignments;
  • work overtime, various shifts, and weekends.
• Working knowledge of:
  • standard safe work practices;
  • UBC, OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the function.
• Ability to:
  • recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job;
  • bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to remove and replace door locks;
  • make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects to assemble locking devices;
  • make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand positions to operate hand drill;
  • lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge of master key coding systems and the construction, operation and functional characteristics of locking devices.

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Completion of a recognized locksmith apprentice training program of at least three years duration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles.