This position is located inside a correctional facility.

Job Title: Locksmith II

Department: Maintenance - Corrections

Reports To: Facility Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Updated: February 2025

Position Summary

The Locksmith II shall be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, testing, etc., on all locks, keys, electronic security systems, security detention systems, and life safety systems and components of the facility. This position shall also assist the Electronics Security Technician and Electrician, as necessary, in the preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, testing, etc. of all electrical systems and components of the facility.

Essential Functions:

Installs locks, hardware, and security systems in existing buildings and new construction
Disassembles and troubleshoots problems with locks and hardware
Repairs existing locks and hardware
Re-keys and replaces locks and hardware as needed
Ensure security systems are working correctly
Fabrication and accountability of all interior and exterior general use and security access keys, if applicable
Maintain master/sub-master key systems
Repair or replacement of all interior and exterior door lock cylinders
Coordinate outside contractors for contract work on associated systems when necessary
Assist other trades where necessary
Completes corrective and preventive maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of locks, hardware, and security systems.
Ability to read blueprints and building plans.

Technical Skills:

Understand and abide by all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) procedures
Understand and abide by all Lock Out Tag Out procedures

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of professional experience relative to the role.

Preferred

Licensing/Certification in applicable trade and jurisdiction

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with normal working hours Monday through Friday, working 40 hours per week. However, as business needs become necessary, after-hours, holidays, or weekends may be required.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory duties for this position.

Work Environment

This position is located within a correctional facility. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. Must be able to work in hazardous conditions while maintaining safety standards, work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, industrial settings, and construction sites, and work in loud environments and temperature extremes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, climbing (including but not limited to ladders), crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching with varying frequencies.

Heavy work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.

The employee is regularly required to talk or listen effectively.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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Locksmith II - Corrections