Locksmith - Denver

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, in-person, and essential position providing technical locksmith and security lock control services to all facilities served by the Division of Facilities Management - North District. These services include designing, upgrading, installing, maintaining, and repairing complex safety and security door control locking systems, and electronic door control systems. The primary role is as a Locksmith, not an electronic maintenance technician. The position involves responding to work requests, meeting with customers to assess needs, repairing and maintaining various lock types and door hardware, calibrating door actuators, and installing/modifying doors. It also includes repairing electronic locking systems, programming proximity and smart card systems, and maintaining specialized security locking hardware. Additionally, the role involves training staff on locking systems, evaluating and specifying equipment, managing key hierarchy, inputting data into the Keystone software, and performing other duties as assigned, which may include driving state vehicles, snow removal, and responding to after-hours calls.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in locksmithing including working with mortise locks, cylindrical locks, pinning/cutting keys, and electric locks.
State of Colorado residency at the time of application, and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.
Must successfully pass Motor Vehicle Check.
Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must be available to respond in person to after hours calls via call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or interruption.
Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to get things done.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Integrity — The job requires being honest and ethical.
Analytical Thinking — The job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems in a timely manner.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Nice To Haves

Relevant years of State experience.
Experience with mortise, BEST systems.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic locks.
Experience working in a secure environment (prison, jail, mental health settings, etc.).
Experience with door preparation to include hanging and door adjustment.
Experience working with anti-ligature locks.
Certification as a Locksmith (Attach your Locksmith Certification to this job application).
Must possess and maintain certification as a Locksmith within 9 months of hire.
Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Repair of mortise, cylindrical lock, and door hardware.
Perform general and routine locking system maintenance functions in all Northern District Facilities.
Respond to locksmith and door system work requests during normal operating and after hours.
Meet with customers to determine what can and cannot be done within the facility to meet security and code requirements regarding door control changes.
Repair and maintain mortise locks, keys, door closers, and panic hardware, hinges, and strike plates.
Repair, maintain, and install locks, keys, and hardware assemblies on medical cabinets, drug cabinets, and interior millwork.
Calibrate and adjust automatic and hydraulic door actuators, closures, and fire door coordinators in accordance with NFPA and ADA guidelines.
Install, adjust, and modify hollow wood, solid wood, hollow metal, and reinforced metal doors as required.
Determine door and door hardware requirements per code and regulatory requirements.
Adjust door hinges to allow doors to close properly, and adjust door closers to conform to ADA requirements.
General repairs of key cutting machines to include adjustment and calibration of machines to cut correctly.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install all security electronic locking systems and equipment in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, local codes, Health department, Joint Commission, and ACA standards.
Programing and troubleshooting of proximity and smart card locking systems.
Repair and maintain specialized security locking systems which include; electronic locking solenoids, door position switches, security door alarms and related locking electronic hardware.
Trains staff on uses and operations of manual and electronic locking systems.
Specify and evaluate conventional and electronic equipment used for the safety and security of our customers.
Perform data input into Best Keystone software to maintain lock system accuracy for all DHS facilities.
Verify core pinning schemes match room locations within buildings and software databases.
Coordinate and train locking schemes with all customers.
Drive State vehicles from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties.
Perform snow removal.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Respond in person to after hours calls via call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or interruption.
Rotate after hours on-call and be able to respond, in person, to after hours calls to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or interruption.
Work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.