Maintenance Mechanic 4 - Locksmith

State of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 4 (Locksmith) for Clallam Bay Corrections Center. This role involves oversight of keying and locking systems, performing skilled locksmith work, and ensuring compliance with safety codes. The position offers a competitive benefits package, focusing on work-life integration and public safety.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Generous retirement plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Assistance

Deferred Compensation

Qualifications

• Three years’ work experience in a mechanical trade or journey level standing as a locksmith.
• Certification of completion of an advanced technical course from an accredited vocational/technical school.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain keying and locking systems throughout the facility.
• Perform skilled locksmith work including maintenance and repairs of cores, cylinders, and keys.
• Read plans and electrical schematics for compliance with local and state codes.

Skills

Mechanical Trade

Locksmith

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic 4 (MM4) – Locksmith |Clallam Bay Corrections Center
Full Time | Permanent

Location: Clallam Bay, WA

This recruitment is open until filled.
First review of candidates is May 28, 2025.
Second review of candidates is June 11, 2025.

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Maintenance Mechanic 4 at Clallam Bay Corrections Center.

Clallam Bay Corrections Center is a 900-bed male facility located on the point of the Olympic Peninsula. It is 50 miles west of Port Angeles and looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Vancouver Island. This facility houses medium and close custody incarcerated individuals. CBCC also operates a Restricted Housing Unit.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Typical duties of aMaintenance Mechanic 4 - Locksmithinclude but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the oversight and preventative maintenance and management of keying and locking systems, as well as associated mechanics throughout the facility.
• Review Service Requests and Preventative Maintenance Requests inspect and determine the need for repair/replacement, scope of work, and materials parts needed, and order.
• Perform skilled locksmith work, including maintenance and repairs of cores, cylinders, keys and key management systems.
• Make and issue keys, pin cores using and maintaining core and cylinder pinning equipment, key duplicating machines, code cutting key machines, drill press, and any hand and power tools required for accomplishing work.
• Perform a variety of duties in skilled locking systems repair and installation work to include machining parts, welding, and electronic entry and door positioning lock systems and gate locking systems.
• Read plans and electrical schematics to ensure proper completion and compliance with in local and state codes.
• Perform emergency keying and opening services on locks and safes.
• Maintain multiple key systems that are maintained in a computerized key control inventory program.
• Maintain perpetual inventories of all keys and equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of all inactive keys, key blanks, and key machines.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, AND
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, AND
• Three (3) years’ work experience in a mechanical trade-or-journey level standing as a locksmith,
• OR certification of completion of an advanced technical course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college AND two years of mechanical experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information:

Vision:Working together for safer communities.

Mission:Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment:To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

In order to be considered for this position, please attach the following items with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone numberANDemail address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, andapplicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date ofhire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.