Locksmith

County of Ventura (CA) • Ventura, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, repairs, services and installs locks and locking devices; repairs and installs all types of automatic, electrical and air operated doors; maintains complete locking system record. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and knowledgeable about all aspects of locking systems and devices employed in commercial and industrial settings, have a minimum of 5 years journey level experience, and/or possess certification from a recognized training program, and work well with others to ensure customer service standards are met and exceeded.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of journey-level locksmith experience.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist and lift to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Position of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver License.
• Must have or obtain clearance to work in Juvenile Justice and Sheriff Jail facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Currently licensed by the California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
• Certification from a recognized Locksmith training program.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs all types and brands of security locks.
• Rekeys buildings and catalogs all keys and locks.
• Opens all types of inoperable doors, desks, and cabinet locks.
• Fabricates lock parts and keys.
• Repairs, adjusts and installs electrical alarm and door locks.
• Installs mechanisms for all electric and air operated doors.
• Repairs, adjusts and installs all types of hydraulic and air door closures.
• Designs, builds and installs special security locks and bolts.
• Designs locking systems for file cabinets, desks and other items.
• Maintains a complete locking system record.
• Maintains a complete inventory of all locks and spare parts and orders replacements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Benefits

• Educational Incentive: 2.5% for an associate's degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a master's degree.
• Vacation Accrual - New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
• Deferred Compensation: County match of up to 3%, dependent upon your contribution amount.
• Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees