Locksmith

Job Title

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Installs and adjusts a variety of commercially manufactured locking devices including combination locks which are typically installed in such security units as safes, vaults, cabinets and chests.
• Installs devices with features such as dual locking capabilities, mechanical and electronic interaction with timing mechanisms, combination locks or actuating mechanisms.
• Sets up coding systems involving varying types of locks and keyways and uses software systems management, technical manuals to insure that various keyways are compatible.
• Uses arithmetic to set up coding system and select the coding system and select the correct size of pins, and maintains facility key plans.
• Trouble shoots the various problems in the electronic key system which includes key failure, battery replacement, wall programmer outages.
• Installs and maintains various types of remote controlled electronic and magnetic lock systems, and troubleshoots lockouts in mechanical security systems to determine which components are malfunctioning.
• Works on mechanical locking components of security or surveillance systems.
• Investigates repairs and reworks locks; troubleshoots locking mechanisms that interrelate with equipment such as monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms, sensors and other equipment in complete security or surveillance systems; disassembles lock, closely inspects for tool marks, abrasions and misaligned parts which indicate the possibility of tampering; improvises and applies advanced neutralization techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized