Locksmith (FMD)

Broward County, Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified Locksmith for the Facilities Management Division in Fort Lauderdale. The role involves installing and maintaining locks, electronic access controls, and master key systems across county facilities.

The position requires responding to lockouts and emergency work orders with adherence to security policies. Minimum qualifications include two years of locksmith experience and a Florida Class E driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain all types of locks and security systems, including electronic access control locking systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain locking mechanisms for buildings, vehicles, and high‑level security facilities.
• Respond to emergency lockouts and emergency work orders.
• Maintain Master Key systems and records.
• Cut and duplicate keys, and re‑key locks.
• Use computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders.

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

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

NOTE: This Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, repair, and maintain all types of locks and security systems, including electronic access control locking systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain locking mechanisms for buildings, vehicles, and high‑level security facilities.
• Respond to emergency lockouts and emergency work orders.
• Maintain Master Key systems and records.
• Cut and duplicate keys, and re‑key locks.
• Use computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

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 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. Therefore, this Locksmth position may require state of residency and 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 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

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License for the duration of appointment.

PREFERENCES

• Associate’s degree or Vocational school certification
• Certified Master Locksmith
• Locksmith Online Training Course Certification
• Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) membership
• Experience using computerized maintenance management system
• At least two years experience with Schlage restricted keyway
• At least two years experience creating master key systems
• At least two years of experience with MIWA or similar locking systems
• Certified Professional Locksmith
• Certified Registered Locksmith

COMPETENCIES

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems, gathers basic information, distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm, identifies the needs and acts quickly, works independently but knows when to ask for help.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals, identifies needed resources, delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, follows defined standards, seeks advice, and suggests improvements.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, maintains high standards and consistently honors policies, ensures all work is correct.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy and people‑related processes, seeks guidance to understand the organization, aligns with culture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, requiring skill and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery.

COUNTY CORE VALUES

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954‑357‑6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers and may be called to work in the event of a disaster or other emergency situation.

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accord with the County Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies, and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co‑workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.