Locksmith

Job Title

Under basic supervision, performs journey/advanced level installation, maintenance, and repair of new and existing lock systems in commercial and institutional buildings owned by Pinal County.

Job Description

What are you seeking in a new position? If you're like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:

Benefits

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

Typical Classification Essential Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Installs, adjusts, maintains, repairs, and replaces door locks, padlocks, tumbler locks, combination locks, electronic lock systems, and various lock hardware such as panic bars, door checks, latches, catches, fasteners, and door closures.
• Designs and maintains master keying systems, including sub-master and single keys, for detention and commercial applications (setup, rekeying, duplication, and cut-to-code).
• Maintains key control logs and records
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs all types of commercial door locking hardware and closers (panic hardware, mortise locks, ADA hardware).
• Troubleshoots, changes combinations, repairs and opens safes.
• Troubleshoots and repairs card access.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, and installs all types of detention locking security hardware.
• Fabricates innovative parts for use in repair and rebuilding of out-of-date sliding door mechanisms and electromechanical-locking devices.
• Orders, controls, and maintains inventory records; assigns all locksmith supplies and equipment.
• Makes emergency repairs to lock systems when on-call.
• May act as a lead to maintenance staff.
• Consults with project managers and contractors to ensure compliance to County specifications.
• Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of journey-level commercial or industrial locksmith experience.
• Completion of industry recognized locksmith vocational school or apprenticeship.
• newly established Arizona Residents must have one
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of building security systems, locks, keys and alarm systems, repair and maintenance methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of proper tools and materials used to service and repair mechanical and electronic door locks.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety standards, including work in detention facilities and other secure areas.
• Ability to work independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to operate motor vehicles, man lifts, crouch, grasp, feel, finger, handle, reach, kneel, lift, push, pull, stand, stoop, speak, hear, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity. This position is subject to safety-sensitive random drug testing.

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work may be performed in a detention setting. May be required to work nights, weekends, and or holidays and an on-call schedule. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Notice to Applicants

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM