What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locksmith position at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District?
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THE POSITION
Under direction of a Facilities Manager, performs journey-level locksmith duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all District locking mechanisms, including doors, jambs, closures, lock security mechanism, electrical security devices for doors, windows, gates, or any other secured space; maintains District master record system of keys and locks.
CURRENT OPENINGS: One 12-month/40 hours per week positions. Salary placement will be on Range 32 on the CSEA Salary Schedule "B." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at Step 1 ($5,470.64 per month) of this salary range.
APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full-time, part-time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for one year. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.
NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. Proof of completion in a recognized locksmith apprenticeship program, or a copy of your certificate of achievement in locksmith or a closely related field from a recognized college or trade school must be submitted with your application (if applicable). Proof of your highest obtained education, a valid CA Driver's License, and proof of car insurance must be submitted by the final test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) at the time of application or fax them to Maria Murillo at (626) 333-7416.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES
A Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks in the upkeep of school facilities; performs semi-skilled and skilled functions in one or more of the basic building and maintenance trades.
Employees in this classification stand, walk, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 100 lbs. with assistance); climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; push, pull, stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands; reach overhead; have rapid mental and muscular coordination; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; have depth perception and color vision, distinguish shades, see small details and long distances; sit for extended periods of time; operate a vehicle; use a computer, telephone, and radio. All employees must be able to comply with work place safety and regulatory requirements, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and those of any other competent authority.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, in changing temperatures, including temperatures below 50° and over 90°, dry atmospheric conditions, poorly ventilated areas, inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, hands in water, exposure to minor contagious illnesses (cold, flu, etc.), exposure to severe contagious illnesses (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), moving vehicles, in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision. Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
Experience:
One of the following:
THE POSITION
Under direction of a Facilities Manager, performs journey-level locksmith duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all District locking mechanisms, including doors, jambs, closures, lock security mechanism, electrical security devices for doors, windows, gates, or any other secured space; maintains District master record system of keys and locks.
CURRENT OPENINGS: One 12-month/40 hours per week positions. Salary placement will be on Range 32 on the CSEA Salary Schedule "B." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at Step 1 ($5,470.64 per month) of this salary range.
APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full-time, part-time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for one year. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.
NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. Proof of completion in a recognized locksmith apprenticeship program, or a copy of your certificate of achievement in locksmith or a closely related field from a recognized college or trade school must be submitted with your application (if applicable). Proof of your highest obtained education, a valid CA Driver's License, and proof of car insurance must be submitted by the final test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) at the time of application or fax them to Maria Murillo at (626) 333-7416.
- Performs locksmith duties such as installing, adjusting, repairing and removing locks from a variety of locking systems, panic hardware, door closures and other door hardware.
- Disassembles, reassembles, adjusts and replaces door locks, cabinet locks, and padlocks.
- Adjusts and repairs door closures and exit hardware.
- Lubricates, welds, and picks locks.
- Repairs or replaces tumblers, springs, and other parts.
- Files tumblers to fit locks, and replaces them in lock cylinder.
- Removes broken keys or foreign objects from locks.
- Makes new or duplicate keys with or without patterns and guides.
- Maintains and services equipment tools.
- Opens key and safe locks using hand tools or special equipment.
- Prepares estimates, and maintains records including labor, materials and work orders completed.
- Maintains secure records and files of duplicate keys.
- Maintains and requisitions spare parts inventory of lock parts, and door hardware.
- Provides work direction and training to other maintenance personnel assigned to assist on larger projects.
- May assist in other maintenance areas by performing unskilled and semi-skilled duties.
- Performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES
A Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks in the upkeep of school facilities; performs semi-skilled and skilled functions in one or more of the basic building and maintenance trades.
A Locksmith performs journey-level locksmith duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all district locking mechanisms; maintains District master record system of keys and locks; assists other maintenance workers by performing unskilled and semi-skilled duties in other maintenance trade areas.
A Maintenance Supervisor supervises the maintenance and repair of school facilities; supervises construction work performed by District maintenance personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSEmployees in this classification stand, walk, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 100 lbs. with assistance); climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; push, pull, stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands; reach overhead; have rapid mental and muscular coordination; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; have depth perception and color vision, distinguish shades, see small details and long distances; sit for extended periods of time; operate a vehicle; use a computer, telephone, and radio. All employees must be able to comply with work place safety and regulatory requirements, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and those of any other competent authority.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, in changing temperatures, including temperatures below 50° and over 90°, dry atmospheric conditions, poorly ventilated areas, inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, hands in water, exposure to minor contagious illnesses (cold, flu, etc.), exposure to severe contagious illnesses (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), moving vehicles, in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision. Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
Experience:
One of the following:
- Two years of journey-level locksmith experience.
- Completion of a recognized locksmith apprenticeship program.
- Two years of full-time semi-skilled locksmith work and completion of a certificate of achievement in locksmith from a recognized college or trade school.
- Four years of full-time semi-skilled locksmith work.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
- Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets the California legal liability insurance requirement and continual insurance coverage during employment.
- Federal law requires that employees receive additional ACBM training if they work in areas in which asbestos building materials may be disturbed. This training is provided by the District within the first 60 days of employment.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
- Practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of locks, keys, alarm systems, and other related locksmith work.
- Laws, codes and regulations pertaining to locksmith work.
- Safe working methods and procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment.
- Operational characteristics of a variety of locking devices.
- Principles and practices of master key inventory.
- Perform skilled lock repair and related maintenance and repair duties.
- Operate a variety of equipment and tools, such as key-cutting machines, micrometers, various saws, drills and drill bit sharpeners, planers and hand tools, grinders, sanders, torches, and various hand tools.
- Read, interpret and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts and blueprints.
- Estimate labor and material costs.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Plan and coordinate the work of others.
- Recognize workplace hazards and follow safety procedures.
- React to change in a positive manner, and quickly adapt to new assignments, methods, or procedures.
- Demonstrate diligence in attending to details and quality of work.
- Understand and meet the needs of customers.
- Manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Communicate orally and in writing for the purpose of providing and obtaining information.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Use a computer and basic work-related software.
Salary : $65,648 - $86,149
