Locksmith

State of OhioHighland Hills, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility is searching for a Locksmith. The duties for the Locksmith include but are not limited to the following duties: Works under general supervision of Facility Administrator to install, repair, and replace locks and locking devices at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility; installs, repairs and replaces cylinder and key locks, door closers, and/or related locking hardware/devices; lubricates and adjusts locks and locking de-vices (e.g., changes combinations on safes, replaces tumblers and/or pad-locks, 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/or safes; performs preventative maintenance on locks and doors (e.g., inspects locks for wear and malfunction, changes locking devices for security purposes); operates personal computer to prepare and maintain work related records, documentation and/or reports (e.g., keeps records of all door locks within facility, maintains identification of keys, keeps records of keys is-sued, maintains inventory of parts, material and equipment needed and issued and prepares requisitions); makes chits (i.e., identification tags) for employees, key rings, vehicles and other devices as needed. Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repairs; performs carpentry re-pairs (e.g., doors, locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, walls, windows, stairways); repairs equipment (e.g., light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, motors, appliances, electrical circuits, electrical components of heating and cooling systems); repairs plumbing equipment (e.g., water and steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, regulations, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks); performs custodial duties (e.g., mops, sweeps, waxes floors, washes walls and windows); performs grounds keeping duties; removes snow and ice from sidewalks; inspects buildings and equipment for repairs or re-placements and performs systematic and routine preventative maintenance of assigned area; operates machine tools and welding equipment in making repairs to metal parts and equipment.

Requirements

  • 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in locksmithing.
  • 3 months of training or 3 months of experience in inventory control.
  • Equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.
  • All hired applicants are required to attend 4 weeks of mandatory training through DYS.
  • Week one of training is conducted at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility.
  • Weeks two through four of training are conducted at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio.
  • The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
  • This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Nice To Haves

  • Job Skills: Trades

Responsibilities

  • Install, repair, and replace locks and locking devices.
  • Install, repair, and replace cylinder and key locks, door closers, and related locking hardware/devices.
  • Lubricate and adjust locks and locking devices, including changing combinations on safes, replacing tumblers and padlocks, repairing electronic locking devices, installing deadbolts, and making master locks and keys.
  • Make new keys using various machinery for doors, cupboards, filing cabinets, medication cabinets, and safes.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on locks and doors, including inspecting locks for wear and malfunction and changing locking devices for security purposes.
  • Operate personal computer to prepare and maintain work-related records, documentation, and reports, such as keeping records of all door locks, maintaining key identification, recording issued keys, and maintaining inventory of parts, material, and equipment.
  • Prepare requisitions for parts, material, and equipment.
  • Make chits (identification tags) for employees, key rings, vehicles, and other devices.
  • Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repairs.
  • Perform carpentry repairs on doors, locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, walls, windows, and stairways.
  • Repair equipment such as light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, motors, appliances, electrical circuits, and electrical components of heating and cooling systems.
  • Repair plumbing equipment including water and steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, regulations, valves, faucets, toilets, and sinks.
  • Perform custodial duties such as mopping, sweeping, waxing floors, and washing walls and windows.
  • Perform grounds keeping duties.
  • Remove snow and ice from sidewalks.
  • Inspect buildings and equipment for repairs or replacements.
  • Perform systematic and routine preventative maintenance of assigned areas.
  • Operate machine tools and welding equipment in making repairs to metal parts and equipment.

Benefits

  • GREAT STATE BENEFITS, TIME OFF AND MANY MORE PERKS.
  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
  • Travel expense, lodging and meals covered during mandatory training.
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