Locksmith - 20021530

State of OhioMansfield, OH
Onsite

About The Position

This is a reposting. If you applied in the past, you must re-apply in order to be considered for this position. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Requirements

  • 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in locksmithing
  • 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in inventory control
  • Or equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  • Job Skills: Trades, General Maintenance, Responsiveness, Flexibility, Time Management

Responsibilities

  • Install, repair and replace cylinder and key locks and door closers Panic bars and/or related locking hardware/devices
  • Lubricates and adjusts locks and locking devices (e.g., changes combinations on safes, replaces tumblers and/or padlocks)
  • 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 carts, fire alarm boxes and other items
  • Maintains and repairs parts fabrication of locks in cell blocks, doors, cabinets and/or safes
  • Performs preventive maintenance on locks and doors (e.g., inspects locks for wear and malfunction, changes locking devices for security purposes, lubricates, aligns)
  • Operates personal computer to prepare and maintain work related records, documentation and/or reports
  • Keeps records of all door locks within facility
  • Maintains identification of keys and keeps records of keys issued
  • Maintains inventory of parts, material and equipment needed and issued and prepares requisitions
  • Prepares periodic reports and responds to information requests
  • Repairs doors, frames and/or hinges if needed for lock repair
  • Makes chits (i.e., identification tags) for employees, key rings, vehicles and other devices as needed
  • Maintains, programs and enters information in electronic key system (i.e., Morse Watchman)
  • Serves on institutional committees
  • Attends training, seminars and/or meetings as required
  • Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement)
  • Performs other duties as assigned

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 )
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