Trades Specialist (Locksmith) – Hudson Valley (RC)

Duties Description

Repairs locks that have become jammed or are otherwise inoperative.

• Using small hand tools, removes locking mechanisms from doors, gates, cabinets, and other hardware.
• Opens the lock and removes defective parts or debris causing malfunction.
• May manufacture springs, tumblers, or levers to fit a specific lock.
• Inserts new part into lock mechanism.
• Adjusts tumblers and levers.
• May manufacture keys to fit the repaired lock.
  
  

Installs and maintains the lock and key system in a State facility.

• Using a variety of small hand tools and following manufacturers' instructions, installs new locks in doors, windows, and cabinets.
• Periodically sets lock cylinders and changes combinations on locks.
• Computes changes in lock combinations and key changes to avoid duplication of combinations and records changes.
• Maintains locks by disassembling them, cleaning, lubricating and replacing parts, and manufacturing parts such as screws and springs.
• Opens locks where keys are not available or where locks are jammed.
• Makes new and duplicate keys.
• Keeps extra keys for locks in secure area.
• Estimates materials needed for lock and key system.
  
  

May perform carpentry tasks related to lock and key system.

• Installs door frames and window frames at a facility.
• Installs door checks, sash fittings, and door threshold.
• Prepares doors from slab to fully functioning doors.
• Glazes windows.
• Estimates materials needed for these functions.
  
  

Establishes and maintains a record system in order to avoid key and lock duplication, and to ensure the required security of the facility and its contents.

• Records placement of locks, lock combinations and number of keys fitting each lock; adjusts records to reflect changes.
• Records information indicating person to whom keys and/or locks are issued.
• Installs, adjusts, and repairs door operators and closers.
  
  

May install, repair, adjust, and maintain access control system, electronic door locking devices and controls.

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Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive: four years of full-time experience in locksmithing under a skilled tradesperson 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.

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.

Additional Comments

• 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.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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 initially.

° 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.

• Paid Parental Leave:
  
  

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• 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://oer.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.