Locksmith

Ohio Department of Youth Services; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great state benefits

Time off and many more perks

Job summary

Ohio Department of Youth Services seeks a skilled maintenance worker specializing in locksmithing at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility. The role involves installing, repairing, and replacing door locks, cylinders, and related hardware, plus maintenance of security systems and key inventories.

Work is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a starting wage of $24.27 per hour. The position is located in Highland Hills, OH, and is governed under the OCSEA union.

Qualifications

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in locksmithing.
• 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in inventory control.
• Or equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and replace locks and locking devices at the facility.
• Maintain records of door locks, keys issued and inventory.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repairs including carpentry and electrical tasks.
• Carry out custodial duties and general building upkeep.
• Inspect buildings and equipment for repairs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Flexibility

Priority Setting

Observation

Education

Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Tools

Building Maintenance

General Maintenance

Job description

Duties

• Works under general supervision of Facility Administrator to install, repair, and replace locks and locking devices at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility;


• installs, repairs and replaces cylinder and key locks, door closers, and/or related locking hardware/devices;


• lubricates and adjusts locks and locking de-vices (e.g., changes combinations on safes, replaces tumblers and/or pad-locks, repairs electronic locking devices, installs deadbolts, makes master locks and keys);


• makes new keys using various machinery (e.g., key duplicator, key cutter, grinder) for doors, cupboards, filing cabinets, medication cabinets and/or safes;


• performs preventative maintenance on locks and doors (e.g., inspects locks for wear and malfunction, changes locking devices for security purposes);


• operates personal computer to prepare and maintain work related records, documentation and/or reports (e.g., keeps records of all door locks within facility, maintains identification of keys, keeps records of keys is-sued, maintains inventory of parts, material and equipment needed and issued and prepares requisitions);


• makes chits (i.e., identification tags) for employees, key rings, vehicles and other devices as needed.


• Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repairs; performs carpentry re-pairs (e.g., doors, locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, walls, windows, stairways);


• repairs equipment (e.g., light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, motors, appliances, electrical circuits, electrical components of heating and cooling systems);


• repairs plumbing equipment (e.g., water and steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, regulations, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks);


• performs custodial duties (e.g., mops, sweeps, waxes floors, washes walls and windows);


• removes snow and ice from sidewalks;


• inspects buildings and equipment for repairs or re-placements and performs systematic and routine preventative maintenance of assigned area; operates machine tools and welding equipment in making repairs to metal parts and equipment

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in locksmithing; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in inventory control.

• Or equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Trades

Organization

Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information

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Unposting Date

Aug 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Cuyahoga Juvenile Correctional

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills

Compensation

$24.27 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

40 hrs per week

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Building Maintenance, General Maintenance

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Flexibility, Priority Setting, Observation

Agency Overview

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About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource


• Treat everyone with respect


• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive


• Provide the best support and services for youth and families


• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences


• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve


• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here