7H08
LOCKSMITH

This is skilled work installing, maintaining and repairing locks and electronic entrances and making keys. Work requires some light physical effort and is performed under the supervision of a maintenance supervisor.

• Inspects malfunctioning or defective locks to determine cause of improper functioning; uses small hand tools to remove lock from door, or closet or locker; disassembles lock and repairs or removes malfunctioning component; reassembles lock and reinstalls in proper place.
• Maintains and repairs hydraulic and mechanical door checks or stops by removing, disassembling and repairing, or replacing defective components using small hand tools; reassembles, replaces and tests for proper operation.
• Selects key blanks and duplicates keys by cutting key blank on key machine to fit locks; makes master keys.
• Unlocks doors when keys are lost or broken in the lock or when combinations are unknown, by manipulating lock with small tools or by removing it.
• Changes combinations or cylinders of locks and occasionally opens safes when necessary.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electronic entrances and electronic security access controls.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the methods, materials, tools and practices of the locksmith trade
• the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the locksmith trade
SKILL IN:
• the care and use of tools and equipment of the locksmith trade
ABILITY TO:
• understand and follow oral and written instructions including sketches and blueprints
• learn computer software programs related to electronic locksmith work

EDUCATION
• Education equivalent to completion of the eighth school grade.
AND
EXPERIENCE
• Three years of experience learning the locksmith trade as an apprentice or helper.

NOTE:

Completion of a certificate in locksmithing from an accredited technical institute may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Locksmith if required by work assignment.