Locksmith (FMD)

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

NOTE: THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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.

The Locksmith responsibilities include the installation, repair and maintenance of locking mechanisms for various buildings, vehicles, and high-level security facilities. Must install and repair locking mechanisms and hardware. Respond to emergency lockouts and emergency work orders. Maintain Master Key systems and records. Install and program electronic access control locking systems and devices. Cut and duplicate keys as well re-keying locks. Uses computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI). Therefore, this LOCKSMTH position may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.

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