Locksmith (FMD)

Broward County • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Management Division is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Locksmith. Incumbents must be able to report to work in any of the Broward County owned buildings, facilities and maintenance shops located throughout the county. This skilled position installs, repairs, and maintains all types of locks and security systems including electronic access control locking systems. The Locksmith responsibilities include the installation, repair and maintenance of locking mechanisms for various buildings, vehicles, and high-level security facilities. Must install and repair locking mechanisms and hardware. Respond to emergency lockouts and emergency work orders. Maintain Master Key systems and records. Install and program electronic access control locking systems and devices. Cut and duplicate keys as well re-keying locks. Uses computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders. Performs other duties as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI). Therefore, this LOCKSMTH position may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening. General Description Performs skilled work at the journey level in the installation and repair of locks and making keys. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Requirements

• Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
• State of residency may be required.
• Passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or Vocational school certification
• Certified Master Locksmith
• Locksmith Online Training Course Certification
• ALOA - Associated Locksmiths of America
• Experience using computerized maintenance management system
• At least two years experience with Schlage restricted keyway
• At least two years experience creating master key systems
• At least two years of experience with MIWA or similar locking systems
• Certified Professional Locksmith
• Certified Registered Locksmith

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains all types of locks and security systems including electronic access control locking systems.
• Installs and repairs locking mechanisms and hardware.
• Responds to emergency lockouts and emergency work orders.
• Maintains Master Key systems and records.
• Installs and programs electronic access control locking systems and devices.
• Cuts and duplicates keys as well re-keys locks.
• Uses computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders.
• Repairs and opens defective locks; changes lock combinations; disassembles door locks, padlocks, combination locks, and handcuffs; replaces worn or broken parts; changes tumblers for new combinations; uses lock pick to open locks where no key is available; makes new and duplicate keys using key cutting machine; changes combinations on keyless locks and or safes.
• Generates master key systems using appropriate computer software and maintains these records.
• Makes repairs to jail electrical lock system; adjusts timers, line brushes, solenoids, capacitors, resistors, rectifiers and related parts of lock systems.
• Fabricates parts for repair of obsoletes locks using drill press, lathe, grinders and special hand tools.
• Installs master key floor and building lock systems.
• Works with journey level tradesmen in the installation of locks in wood and metal doors.
• Researches materials needed for jobs via multiple resources.
• Co-ordinates with outside contractors and follows up to completion of work to county standards.
• Attends meetings for planning and updating work orders.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• County-wide Emergency Responsibilities: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
• County-wide Employee Responsibilities: All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree