Locksmith

Oceanside Unified School District; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceanside Unified School District is seeking a skilled locksmith to install, repair and maintain locks on doors and cabinets across district facilities.

You will work under supervision, read blueprints and plans, and prepare time and material estimates while guiding a crew and ensuring tasks meet schedule deadlines. Strong safety, communication, and device operation skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus three years of journey-level locksmith experience.
• Knowledge of materials, tools and methods used in locksmith trade.
• Experience with electronic locking devices and their uses.
• Awareness of occupational safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate computers and mobile devices.
• Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and shop equipment.
• Capable of reading sketches, plans, blueprints and general instructions.
• Ability to estimate time and material and guide a crew.
• Ability to handle multiple work orders and complete tasks on schedule.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled locksmith work in installation, repair and maintenance of locks on doors and cabinets.
• Repair and maintain buildings and related facilities or equipment.
• Work independently from sketches, plans and blueprints; follow instructions.
• Prepare time and material estimates and supervise a small crew.
• Respond to work orders and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer and mobile device operation

Recordkeeping and reporting

Tool handling

Read drawings plans blueprints

Time and material estimation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three years of journey-level locksmith experience

Tools

Locksmith tools

Electronic locking devices

Lock hardware and shop equipment

Job description

The Personnel Commission announces an OPEN and PROMOTIONAL recruitment. This recruitment will result in the establishment of one integrated eligibility list. Promotional candidates will have seniority points added to final passing scores (.25 of a point for every year of classified service up to a maximum of 5 points). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies and will be active for one year or until cancelled.

There is currently ONE positions open in the Maintenance and Operations Department. This is an 8 hour/day, 12 month position. Under direction of assigned supervisor, perform skilled maintenance work in the installation, repair, adjustment, and changing of keyed and combination locks and the repair of lockers. This may involve other skilled maintenance activities on occasion.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of varied experience in the locksmith trade at the journey level.
• Knowledge of Specific materials, tools, and methods used in the repair and maintenance of assigned trade.
• Locking devices available including electronic equipment and their uses.
• Occupational safety practices and procedures.
• Computer and mobile device operations.
• Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to Proficiently use hand and power tools, materials, and shop equipment related to specific trade.
• Perform skilled locksmith work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of locks on doors and cabinets.
• Repair and maintain buildings and related structural facilities or equipment.
• Work independently from sketches, plans, blueprints, and general instructions.
• Prepare time and material estimates.
• Guide the work of a crew.
• Handle a variety of work orders and complete work on schedule.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Operate computer, mobile devices, and assigned software.
• Monitor and respond to requisitions in a computerized work order system.
• Understand, follow, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate with diverse groups and individuals.