Locksmith

State of Ohio • Highland Hills, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, 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. All hired applicants are required to attend 4 weeks of mandatory training through DYS. Week one is conducted at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility. Weeks two through four are conducted at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. This training is paid for by the state of Ohio and covers travel expense, lodging and meals. DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program. Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. 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. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• 12 months training or 12 months experience in locksmithing
• 3 months training or 3 months experience in inventory control
• Equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work under general supervision of Facility Administrator

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and replace locks and locking devices
• Install, repair, and replace cylinder and key locks, door closers, and/or related locking hardware/devices
• Lubricate and adjust locks and locking devices (e.g., change combinations on safes, replace tumblers and/or padlocks, repair electronic locking devices, install deadbolts, make master locks and keys)
• Make new keys using various machinery (e.g., key duplicator, key cutter, grinder) for doors, cupboards, filing cabinets, medication cabinets and/or safes
• Perform preventative maintenance on locks and doors (e.g., inspect locks for wear and malfunction, change locking devices for security purposes)
• Operate personal computer to prepare and maintain work-related records, documentation and/or reports (e.g., keep records of all door locks within facility, maintain identification of keys, keep records of keys issued, maintain inventory of parts, material and equipment needed and issued and prepare requisitions)
• Make chits (i.e., identification tags) for employees, key rings, vehicles and other devices as needed
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repairs
• Perform carpentry repairs (e.g., doors, locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, walls, windows, stairways)
• Repair equipment (e.g., light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, motors, appliances, electrical circuits, electrical components of heating and cooling systems)
• Repair plumbing equipment (e.g., water and steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, regulations, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks)
• Perform custodial duties (e.g., mop, sweep, wax floors, wash walls and windows)
• Perform grounds keeping duties
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks
• Inspect buildings and equipment for repairs or replacements and perform systematic and routine preventative maintenance of assigned area
• Operate machine tools and welding equipment in making repairs to metal parts and equipment

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed