LOCKSMITH

GENERAL DEFINITION

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.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 9/01.)

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

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.

Class Established: 1/53

Spec. Revision: 2/85

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 6/01

Ad. Board – 9/01

Change in pay rate:

CSC – 6/19

Ad. Board – 7/19

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