Salary:
$68,606.04 per year
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
- A high school diploma or its equivalent, AND two (2) years of locksmith experience,
- AND completion/agreement to present a Foley-Belsaw Certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
Applicants must possess a current, valid PA driver’s license at time of appointment, and maintain throughout employment.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for sustaining the integrity of the numerous and varied types of locks and locking systems installed in all Allegheny County facilities. The locksmith maintains and installs locking and closing devices on doors, file cabinets, and safes. This position requires the incumbent to be on call (24/7) for emergency openings and repairs.
Overview:
Duties:
- Provide all information requested on work orders.
- Accurately cut keys for all types of installed locks.
- Execute ongoing service and maintenance on all key-making equipment to ensure the accuracy of all keys prepared.
- Repair, re-key, and/or replace lock cylinders.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Mechanical workings of and physics that apply to locking devices including (but not limited to) various push/panic bar system, magnetic locks, keyless locking systems, and RFID lock systems.
Skill in:
- Keystone Web and Keystone 600 Best Master Key-coding System.
- Codesource and Gericode Key Blank Referencing System.
- KBX Key Blank Cross-Referencing System.
- Lock picking a variety of lock systems such as deadbolt locks, mortise locks, knob locks, key in knob cylinders, oval cylinders, drawer locks, cam locks, and padlocks.
Ability to:
- Maintain a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, for emergency openings and repairs.
- Travel to all county facilities and locations in the county-assigned Locksmith vehicle.
- Rebuild and repair Best, Schlage, Corgin Russwin, Sargent, Adams Rite Mortise, and other locks.
- Install, maintain, and repair a variety of door closer styles.
- Set up master keying systems in school buildings and administrative offices.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
Residency:
Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference:
Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D