Locksmith

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M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position :

Under supervision, performs work relating to installation, maintenance and repair of locks and locking devices; performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

1. Supervises and is responsible for the work of assigned personnel. 2. Removes, replaces, installs, maintains, provides emergency lock services, repairs and adjusts all types of locks, locking devices, and related hardware, including but not limited to panel locks, vertical rod locking devices, cell block and prison cell locks, locker and cabinet locks, and safe and other combination locks. 3. Installs locks and locking devices on wood and metal doors, kalamein doors, classroom doors, steel file cabinets and lockers, and on cell doors, gates, corridors, enclosures, etc., in prisons and detention areas. 4. Performs regular maintenance and repairs lock stile in wood, metal and kalamein doors, and makes necessary repairs to jambs and hanging stiles to reinforce hinges for proper operation of doors and locks. 5. Opens, repairs and drills safes and changes combinations. 6. Rekeys locks and creates master key systems. 7. Makes keys with or without duplicate and key change numbers. Uses a key cutting machine to create duplicates; Picks locks open and changes keys, if required. Sets up and changes key combinations, changes cylinders, makes keys to fit grand master, group master and floor master combinations. 8. Instructs designated personnel in the operation of the key control system. 9. Keeps inventory records and prepares materials requisitions. 10. Keeps job and other records. Minimum Qualifications 1. Five (5) years of full-time experience as a Locksmith; or 2. Three (3) years of such experience as described in "1" above and education at a locksmith, vocational, technical or trade school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization or full-time experience as a Locksmith Apprentice or Trainee to make a total of five (5) years of experience. Six (6) months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of relevant education or full-time experience as a Locksmith Apprentice or Trainee; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent of "1" or "2". However, all candidates must have at least three (3) years of experience as described in "1" above.

License Requirements:

Valid New York City Locksmith License. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. For appointment to certain positions, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.