LOCKSMITH - 40010700

Durham County, NC•Durham, NC

52d•$25

About The Position

Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields-giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more at www.dconc.gov. Performs difficult skilled and technical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical equipment and/or electrical systems; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate workers. THIS IS A TRAINEE POSITION WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A FULLY QUALIFIED LOCKSMITH This posting is subject to close without prior notification.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools and techniques of mechanical equipment repair
Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment maintenance work
Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment used in the trade
Knowledge of applicable Life Safety and egress codes
Ability to diagnose mechanical trouble in small machines end mechanical equipment
Ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions
Ability to work in a fast paced environment under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to maintain working relationships with a diverse population
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of locksmith experience which includes six months in a lead worker capacity.
A valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Trainee status- In order to become fully qualified as a valid Locksmith you must acquire a Locksmith License issued by the North Carolina Licensing Board and have a valid class-appropriate driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Responds to requests for service for installation, maintenance and repair of all types of door hardware and locking devices in Durham County government buildings
Installs and maintains commercial door hardware including exit devices, door closers, magnetic locks, electric strikes, automatic door operators and other related devices
Disassembles mechanical and electrical locking devices and repairs or replaces parts as needed
Re-keys locks and cuts new or duplicate keys as needed
Maintains key control accountability of all keys issued and/or produced
Manages lock shop; orders and maintains locking supplies
Provides cost estimates for repairs, installations and maintenance
Supports carpenters and other trades as needed
Maintains records of work performed and prepares reports as needed
Performs general building maintenance work as needed
Performs related work as assigned.