Locksmith (Facilities Management Division)

Overview

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Locksmith - Facilities Management Division.

NOTE : Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

GENERAL INFORMATION : The Facilities Management Division is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Locksmith. Incumbents must be able to report to work in any of the Broward County owned buildings, facilities and maintenance shops located throughout the county. This skilled position installs, repairs, and maintains all types of locks and security systems including electronic access control locking systems.

General Description

Performs skilled work at the journey level in the installation and repair of locks and making keys. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences

• Associate's degree or Vocational school certification
• Certified Master Locksmith
• Locksmith Online Training Course Certification
• ALOA - Associated Locksmiths of America
• Experience using computerized maintenance management system
• At least two years experience with Schlage restricted keyway
• At least two years experience creating master key systems
• At least two years of experience with MIWA or similar locking systems
• Certified Professional Locksmith
• Certified Registered Locksmith

Responsibilities

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Competencies

County Core Values

ADA Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County provides equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability, contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers and may be called to work in the event of a disaster and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. They must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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