LOCKSMITH Grade K4

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County in Atlanta seeks an experienced locksmith to maintain and secure county facilities, repairing, installing locks, and managing key systems while coordinating with vendors for complex access control projects.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED plus 3 years of locksmith experience and a valid Georgia driver’s license; the role includes 24‑hour on‑call on emergencies to ensure building security.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus three years of locksmith experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Ability to learn county policies and procedures for security and access control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates lock repairs and installations with contracted vendors.
• Receives work order requests and performs lock system changes for doors and high-security locks.
• Maintains tools and supplies; submits requisitions for new supplies.
• Responds to emergency service calls and serves on a 24-hour on-call basis.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Locksmithing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Locksmith tools

Job description

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION

THE CURRENT VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or GED is required, supplemented by three years of experience in the locksmith trade; any related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans’ Preference

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here.

Examination

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by an analysis of the application. An application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/coursework used to qualify for this position.

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to evaluate, repair, and install locks for County governmental facilities and structures

Essential Functions:

Coordinates lock repairs and installations with contracted vendors.

Receives work order requests and performs lock system changes for doors, and high-security locks, and cuts new keys as needed.

Maintains tools and supplies for peak performance; prepares and submits requisitions for new supplies as needed.

Responds to emergency service calls and serve on a 24-hour on-call basis as required.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

• Leadership Under Pressure: Takes the lead in urgent security-related situations, such as lock failures, lost keys, or access emergencies; Maintains calm, sound judgment when resolving issues that impact building access, employee safety, or secure areas; Prioritizes critical tasks quickly during high-volume service periods or facility lockdown situations.
• Operational Planning & Execution: Manages daily work orders for lock repair, rekeying, key control, and hardware installation across multiple facilities; Plans and executes system-wide rekeying projects or upgrades to ensure compliance with county security protocols; Maintains accurate key logs, inventory, and documentation to support effective security operations; Coordinates with facility managers, contractors, and security teams to schedule access-related work efficiently.
• Adaptability & Rapid Problem Solving: Diagnoses and resolves lock, key, and access issues on the spot with minimal disruption to operations; Adjusts quickly to changes in security requirements, emergency requests, or evolving technology; Troubleshoots mechanical and electronic locking systems under time pressure, identifying practical solutions; Responds effectively to unexpected maintenance challenges across diverse buildings and departments.
• Team Cohesion & Communication: Works closely with maintenance staff, security personnel, and administrative departments to ensure consistent access control; Communicates clearly with team members and facility stakeholders about security changes, access needs, and repair timelines; Provides guidance or informal training to staff on basic lock usage, key control procedures, and security best practices; Builds cooperative working relationships to maintain smooth facility operations.
• Safety & Risk Awareness: Follows strict safety protocols when using locksmithing tools, cutting keys, or installing hardware; Ensures all work supports the county’s broader risk-management and access-control policies; Identifies potential security vulnerabilities and recommends corrective measures; Promotes adherence to proper procedures for key issuance, storage, and restricted-area access.
• Technical & Equipment Proficiency: Skilled in installing, repairing, and servicing a wide range of locks, including mechanical, electronic, keypad, and master-key systems; Proficient in using locksmithing tools such as key cutters, pinning kits, impressioning tools, and diagnostic devices; Understands hardware specifications, door hardware compatibility, and building access requirements; Familiar with computerized key-tracking systems and electronic access-control platforms.

Performance Aptitudes:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standard to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.