FIRE SIGNAL SYSTEM TECHNICIAN 1 / LOCKSMITH

Definition

Under direction of a Crew Supervisor Locksmiths or other supervisory official in a State or local agency or institution, installs, repairs, rebuilds and opens varied types of mechanical or electronic locking and security devices; makes new and duplicate keys; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Organizes assigned locksmith work, analyzes locksmith problems and develops appropriate work methods.
• Repairs locks, padlocks, safe locks, door locks and key locks.
• Installs, services and repairs various types of locks and security devices.
• Makes and repairs keys of various types using key cutting machines.
• Sets up and resets lock cylinders; rebuilds and installs locks; makes parts for locks and changes locks combinations by inserting new tumblers in shortening tumblers by filing them down.
• Does carpentry and other work when it is necessary to install a lock or repair a door with a lock.
• May be required to pick locks as needed.
• Opens safe locks by ear, dialing or drilling.
• Tears down and rebuilds all makes and types of automatic door operators, closers, checks and hold-opens.
• Plans and sets up key systems of the type required in state hospitals and/or penal, correctional, and other institutions.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains both mechanical locking and electronic key card systems.
• May utilize a variety of software platforms including those used for access control and for record keeping.
• Oils and checks locks.
• Requisitions needed equipment, materials, and supplies, and sees that these are properly safeguarded and recorded.
• May assign and instruct others.
• Prepares factual reports.
• Maintains essential records and files.
• In the State Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire training classes.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components, equipment or systems.

<b>LICENSE(S), CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS</b>

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.

Appointee will be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated only if it is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Appointee may be required to possess a FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, Radio Industry Competency Certificate, or equivalent license or certification specific to radio operation and repair.

<b>SUBSTITUTION</b>

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience.

CODE: 3/19/1994

<b>LOCKSMITH</b>

Two (2) years of comprehensive experience in the repair, alteration, and installation of locks, door checks and keys of varied types.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of and familiarity with the problems associated with locksmith work.
• Knowledge of the repair, alteration, and installation of locks, door checks, door closers, door operators and keys of various types.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the equipment, tools, and materials used in locksmith work.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the particular locksmith problems likely to be encountered in work in a state hospital or penal, correctional, or other institution and their characteristics and individual advantages and disadvantages.
• Knowledge of the problems involved in devising effective uses for locks, keys, and other materials on hand.
• Ability to organize assigned locksmith work, analyze routine and emergency problems, and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to act in an efficient and effective manner when emergencies arise.
• Ability to use tools and equipment effectively and to tear down, rebuild, repair, install, and open locks of varied types.
• Ability to alter locks, door checks, and door closers and keys.
• Ability to operate machinery used to make keys.
• Ability to do carpentry work involved in the installation of locks.
• Ability to oil and service locks.
• Ability to plan and set up usable keying systems.
• Ability to make effective use of available equipment, materials, tools, and supplies.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODE: 2/16/2019
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Note

The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.

Tests fire alarm systems and fire traffic signal systems

Operates mobile and base station radio communications equipment

Operates a motor vehicle

Operates cherry picker, ladder, platform, or boom trucks

Operates volt or ohm meters

Repairs fire alarm systems and fire traffic signal systems

Repairs wiring systems, electrical components and conduit systems

Troubleshoots problems with wiring systems and electrical components

Repairs overhead and underground cables, and conduit systems

Installs overhead and underground cables

Installs fire alarm systems

Installs wiring and conduit systems

Operates hoisting equipment

Tests mobile radio communications equipment

Troubleshoots problems with fire traffic signal systems and fire alarm systems

Tests wiring systems

Operates fire apparatus

Adjusts equipment to manufacturer's specifications

Relays fire alarms

Tests electronic circuitry

Applies appropriate safety procedures

Writes narrative letters or reports

Distributes materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Answers routine questions

Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information

Assists in rescue operations

Assists in fire suppression activities

<b>CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b>

Knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity

Knowledge of procedures for installing overhead and underground cables

Knowledge of procedures for testing wiring systems

Knowledge of schematic symbol system

Knowledge of procedures for installing fire signal systems

Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines

Knowledge of solid-state circuitry theory and principles

Knowledge of the theory and principles of electronics

Knowledge of electronic component color codes

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies relating to fire safety or protection

Knowledge of procedures for operating fire suppression apparatus

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of rescue operations

Knowledge of fire fighting techniques

Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax, punctuation, verb agreement, or tense

Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters

Knowledge of procedures for testing mobile radio communications equipment

Knowledge of procedures for operating mobile and base station radio communications equipment

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices

Skill in operating a motor vehicle

Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans

Ability to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, drills, and tools associated with electrical conduit and wiring work

Ability to operate hoists

Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans

Ability to read various meters, gauges or dials

Ability to operate cherry picker, ladder, platform or boom trucks

Ability to troubleshoot problems with fire signal systems

Ability to repair underground cables

Ability to troubleshoot problems with wiring systems

MINIMUM

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.