THE POSITION
Under direction of a Facilities Manager, performs journey-level locksmith duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all District locking mechanisms, including doors, jambs, closures, lock security mechanism, electrical security devices for doors, windows, gates, or any other secured space; maintains District master record system of keys and locks.
CURRENT OPENINGS: One 12-month/40 hours per week position. Salary placement will be on Range 32 on the CSEA Salary Schedule "B." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at Step 1 ($5,470.64 per month) of this salary range.
APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full-time, part-time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for one year. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.
NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. Proof of completion in a recognized locksmith apprenticeship program, or a copy of your certificate of achievement in locksmith from a recognized college or trade school must be submitted with your application (if applicable). Proof of your highest obtained education, a valid CA Driver's License, and proof of car insurance must be submitted by the final test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) at the time of application or fax them to Maria Murillo at (626) 333-7416.
Essential Duties
- Performs locksmith duties such as installing, adjusting, repairing and removing locks from a variety of locking systems, panic hardware, door closures and other door hardware.
- Disassembles, reassembles, adjusts and replaces door locks, cabinet locks, and padlocks.
- Lubricates, welds, and picks locks.
- Repairs or replaces tumblers, springs, and other parts.
- Files tumblers to fit locks, and replaces them in lock cylinder.
- Removes broken keys or foreign objects from locks.
- Makes new or duplicate keys with or without patterns and guides.
- Maintains and services equipment tools.
- Opens key and safe locks using hand tools or special equipment.
- Prepares estimates, and maintains records including labor, materials and work orders completed.
- Maintains secure records and files of duplicate keys.
- Maintains and requisitions spare parts inventory of lock parts, and door hardware.
- Provides work direction and training to other maintenance personnel assigned to assist on larger projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
Experience:
One of the following:
- Two years of journey-level locksmith experience.
- Completion of a recognized locksmith apprenticeship program.
- Two years of full-time semi-skilled locksmith work and completion of a certificate of achievement in locksmith from a recognized college or trade school.
- Four years of full-time semi-skilled locksmith work.
Special:
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
- Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets the California legal liability insurance requirement and continual insurance coverage during employment.
- Federal law requires that employees receive additional ACBM training if they work in areas in which asbestos building materials may be disturbed. This training is provided by the District within the first 60 days of employment.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
Ideal candidates will have
Knowledge of:
- Practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of locks, keys, alarm systems, and other related locksmith work.
- Laws, codes and regulations pertaining to locksmith work.
- Safe working methods and procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment.
- Operational characteristics of a variety of locking devices.
- Principles and practices of master key inventory.
Ability to:
- Perform skilled lock repair and related maintenance and repair duties.
- Operate a variety of equipment and tools, such as key-cutting machines, micrometers, various saws, drills and drill bit sharpeners, planers and hand tools, grinders, sanders, torches, and various hand tools.
- Read, interpret and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts and blueprints.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Plan and coordinate the work of others.
- Recognize workplace hazards and follow safety procedures.
- React to change in a positive manner, and quickly adapt to new assignments, methods, or procedures.
- Demonstrate diligence in attending to details and quality of work.
- Understand and meet the needs of customers.
- Manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Communicate orally and in writing for the purpose of providing and obtaining information.
- Use a computer and basic work-related software.
*For a complete job description, including physical demands and work environment pertinent to this job, please see the job bulletin at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hlpusd.