Locksmith - Pueblo

State of Colorado•Pueblo, CO

69d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Division of Facilities Management - Southern District The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses. Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Division of Youth Services (DYS) - (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo) and the Veteran's Community Living Centers in the southern district. Total Facilities are approximately 2 million sq. ft. at multiple sites in over 110 buildings. You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. This position provides technical locksmith and security lock control services to the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Division of Youth Services (DYS) - (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo) and the Veteran's Community Living Centers in the southern district. These services include designing, upgrading, installing, maintaining, and repairing highly complex safety and security door control locking systems, electronic door control systems. Also, provide locksmith services to include: mortise lock repair and maintenance, key hierarchy management for key structure control, cutting keys, developing new key and pinning structures to meet specific site or area access control needs, creating new fleet vehicle keys, maintaining and servicing elevator access control key core and key structures/systems and managing the Keystone key management software database to include all keys issued, and key core pinning structures. This position does not provide a variety of electronic maintenance activities; the primary role is as a Locksmith.

Requirements

Applicants must have one year of experience locksmithing that included working with mortise locks, cylindrical locks, pinning/cutting keys and electric locks. Ensure this experience is detailed in the Work Experience section of your job application.
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Must possess and maintain certification as a Locksmith within 9 months of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license.
Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
Must be willing to submit and pass a full background 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 for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
May be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mortise, BEST systems;
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic locks;
Experience working in a secured environment (prison, jail, mental health settings, etc.,);
Experience with door preparation to include hanging and door adjustment;
Experience working with anti-ligature locks;
Experience working with BEST-Keystone lock software.
Certification as a Locksmith (Attach your Locksmith Certification to this job application.)

Responsibilities

Repair of mortise, cylindrical lock, and door Hardware.
Perform general and routine locking system maintenance functions in all Southern District Facilities. Respond to locksmith and door system work requests phoned into the maintenance dispatch desk 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, and 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, adjust door closers to conform to ADA requirements.
General repairs of key cutting machines to include adjustment and calibration of machines to cut correctly.
Making sure work is done properly and to a high standard of excellence.
Making sure that the proper PPE (personal protective equipment) is being used.
Making sure that the job is performed in a journeyman-like professional manner.
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. Including both hardware, software and cabling for electronic security door locks and control.
Meet with customers to determine what can and cannot be done within the facility to meet security and code requirements for new construction, modifications, and during equipment breakdowns.
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.
Making sure work is done properly and to a high standard of excellence.
Making sure that the job is performed in a journeyman-like professional manner.
Trains staff on uses and operations of manual and electronic locking systems.
Specify and evaluate conventional and electronic equipment used for safety and security of our customers. To include estimates of material list and ordering of parts required for installation of equipment.
Evaluate keying requests for compatibility in key hierarchy.
Perform data input into Best Keystone software as required to maintain lock system accuracy for all DHS facilities. Verify core pinning schemes match room locations within buildings and software databases.
Locking protocols to maintain security status within maximum, medium and minimum security environments. Coordinate and train locking schemes with all customers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Duties may be performed at several different sites requiring driving of State vehicles from site to site.
Snow Removal.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a 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.