Locksmith

City of Tucson

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Locksmith position in the City of Tucson’s General Services Department installs, repairs, and maintains locks and security systems to support the safety and security of City-owned facilities. The role serves departments and employees across the City, providing key duplication, rekeying, badge access, and emergency lockout services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Carpentry Supervisor, and the position does not supervise other employees. The Locksmith handles work orders and employee requests involving keys and access, creates and documents key and pin patterns, rekeys locks, and uses electronic key machines to cut and program high-security vehicle keys. The role also installs, maintains, and repairs door hardware, safes, and other security devices; programs and installs keypad, badge, and biometric access systems; and designs master key systems. The Locksmith consults and collaborates with departments, trades, and project managers on security projects, responds to emergency lockouts, performs safe services, tracks supplies, and maintains the locksmith shop. The work schedule may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call shifts. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve dirt, grime, loud noise, extreme weather, and other physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environments. Successful completion of a basic physical and a 50-pound lift test is required before employment. The employee must obtain LenelS2 Training and Access Control Certification within 12 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Requirements

Six months of post-high-school education.
Two years of relevant experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License issued through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.
Successful completion of a basic physical and a 50-pound lift test.
Obtain LenelS2 Training and Access Control Certification within 12 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Review daily work orders, plan efficient routes, and gather materials needed to complete assignments.
Handle employee key and lock requests, including assigning badge access, issuing or replacing keys, documenting assignments, and collecting keys when employees separate from the City.
Temporarily assign keys to personnel for scheduled projects and ensure their daily return.
Program and document employee badge access at the appropriate access level, location, and time.
Create, test, and document pin patterns and maintain original key patterns for duplicate or replacement keys.
Rekey existing locks and use electronic key machines to cut and program high-security City vehicle keys.
Replace blades, recalibrate key machines, and repair key-making equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair door hardware, windows, safes, and other security devices, replacing parts as needed.
Adjust door pressure, panic bars, closers, and hinges to meet ADA standards and guidelines.
Program, design, build, wire, and install keyless entry systems, including keypad locks, badge access units, and biometric locks.
Design and implement master key systems in the online security access program.
Consult with departments, trades, and project managers on security system installations and appropriate security solutions.
Coordinate with other departments and trades on badge access projects, including installation sequence and electrical cable connections.
Respond to emergency lockout calls and gain entry using badge access, key duplicates, or other techniques while avoiding damage.
Install and repair safes, open locked safes, change combinations, and convert mechanical dial locks to electronic keypad systems.
Track supplies, maintain the locksmith shop, and order materials needed for work orders.
Partner with external agencies to recycle obsolete or irreparable keys and hardware.
House and assign security accessories and parts for contracted security teams at City locations.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.