23-105R1 - Trades Specialist (Locksmith)

TITLE: Trades Specialist (Locksmith)

SALARY: $53,825* to $64,948*

OTHER: *Please note, the posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for ISU Grade 12 ($50,425), along with any special salary treatments in effect for this position in this location, such as a Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The posted maximum salary (Job Rate of $61,548) includes the previously stated Downstate Adjustment.

LOCATION: Hudson Valley DDSOO

1 Utility Road

Thiells NY 10984

SHIFT/PASS DAYS: Mon - Fri 7:30 am.-4:00pm.; Pass days / Saturday-Sunday

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Trades Specialist (Locksmith): non-competitive; characterized by the full-time performance of all repairs, maintenance, installation, and record-keeping activities concerning locking mechanisms at a State facility. In this capacity, incumbents use a variety of small hand and bench tools to repair and install locks, set lock cylinders, change lock combinations, manufacture parts of lock mechanisms, and open jammed locks. Also characteristic of this class are activities concerned with estimating materials needed, and establishing and maintaining extensive lock and key record systems. A Trades Specialist (Locksmith) periodically performs maintenance tasks to assist other skilled tradespersons on the maintenance team.

The Trades Specialist (Locksmith) classification is based on responsibility for installing and maintaining an entire facility's lock and key system, and there should be only one such position classified at a facility. In the largest facilities where the workload exceeds the capacity of a single employee, a Trades Specialist (Locksmith) may supervise others in this work including semiskilled and unskilled workers.

Daily travel within the district is required and may require travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Utilizes hand tools to remove locking mechanisms from doors, gates, cabinets, and other hardware items. -Repairs broken and/or defective locks. -Eliminates debris or defective parts of locks that would prevent the lock from functioning properly. -Creates springs, tumblers, and/or levers as necessary to fit specific locks. -Manufactures keys when deemed appropriate to do so. -Maintains locks by routinely disassembling and cleaning them. -Utilizes computation for lock combinations to prevent duplicate combinations from occurring. -Keeps spare keys in a secure area. -Estimates the materials required for lock and key production and maintenance. -Installs door frames and window frames as needed for locking systems. -Records/keeps the placement of locks, lock combinations, and total number of keys for each lock. -Logs information pertaining to whom has access to all issued keys.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned.

• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Work schedule may vary based on operational need.

• Will be required to train and supervise others.

• Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.

• Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for projects assigned.

• Basic computer skills preferred.

• Valid NYS driver’s License. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Non-competitive: four years of full-time experience in locksmithing under a skilled trades person which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in locksmithing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Please note:

• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.

• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

• If you are employed by State government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.

• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees’ options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave

• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental, and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program

Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best- funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and- professional development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,825.00 - $64,948.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Thiells, NY 10984: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,825 - $64,948