Locksmith - Jefferson County (General Services)
Role Overview
Jefferson County is seeking a qualified Locksmith to join the General Services Department.
This position is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining locks, making keys, changing locks and safe combinations, and servicing safes.
Additional duties include managing inventory and supplies, maintaining tools and equipment, and training and directing the work of an apprentice as needed.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, precision, and attention to detail.
Key Skills for This Role
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
- Valid Driver's License
- Certified Facility Locksmith from the National Locksmith Institute.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES
- Initiates, plans, executes, and monitors work involved in the completion of projects.
- Repairs and opens locks, makes keys, changes locks and safe combinations, and installs and repairs safes.
- Maintains workspace and equipment and tracks locksmith-related jobs and performance.
- Obtains and reviews work orders received by the supervisor to determine customer needs.
- Trains others (e.g., new employee, apprentice) regarding locksmithing and safety practices and procedures.
- Repairs and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components using various tools such as hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
- Calibrates locksmith equipment and machinery to maintain proper functioning.
- Documents labor (e.g., employee name, hours worked) and equipment used to complete each project.
EEO STATEMENT
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
NOTE
This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
About Personnel Board of Jefferson County
Alabama government human-resources agency administering Jefferson County’s merit-based civil-service system for local public employees.
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