Locksmith - 20026803

State of Ohio • Lima, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Locksmith works for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction at Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution. The role installs, repairs, replaces, maintains, and fabricates locks and related hardware, including mechanical and electronic locking devices. It also involves producing keys, maintaining lock and key records, tracking parts and equipment, and completing reports and requisitions. The position operates in a correctional facility and may include security functions, committee service, and required training or meetings.

Requirements

• 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in locksmithing.
• 3 months of training or 3 months of experience in inventory control.
• Equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and replace cylinder and key locks, door closers, panic bars, and related locking hardware or devices.
• Lubricate and adjust locks and locking devices, including changing safe combinations and replacing tumblers or padlocks.
• Repair electronic locking devices.
• Install deadbolts and make master locks and keys.
• Make keys with machinery such as key duplicators, key cutters, and grinders for doors, cabinets, carts, alarm boxes, and other items.
• Maintain and repair lock parts and fabricate parts for locks in cell blocks, doors, cabinets, and safes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on locks and doors, including inspections, lubrication, alignment, and replacement of locking devices for security purposes.
• Use a personal computer to prepare and maintain work-related records, documentation, and reports.
• Keep records of facility door locks and issued keys, and maintain key identification.
• Maintain inventory of parts, materials, and equipment; track items issued and prepare requisitions.
• Prepare periodic reports and respond to requests for information.
• Repair doors, frames, and hinges when needed for lock repairs.
• Make identification tags for employees, key rings, vehicles, and other devices as needed.
• Maintain, program, and enter information in the electronic key system (Morse Watchman).
• Serve on institutional committees and attend required training, seminars, or meetings.
• Perform security functions as required, such as man-down response, shakedowns, and inmate movement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed