LOCKSMITH / SENIOR MAINTENANCE REPAIRER LOW PRESSURE LICENSE

Code: 06068 Unknown Unknown

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

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.

Under direction, performs a variety of the more complex maintenance and repair tasks involved either singularly or in any combination thereof in the following fields: masonry, plastering, carpentry, painting, plumbing, steam fitting, sheet metal, electrical, glazing, and mechanical; may lead a small maintenance unit; does other related duties 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.
• Performs routine work involved in creating concrete structures.
• Constructs and finishes simple forms.
• Mixes and pours cement and aggregates.
• Patches and repairs brick and concrete structures.
• Repairs plastered walls and ceilings.
• Prepares and paints interior and exterior surfaces consisting of metal, wood, and masonry.
• Performs general plumbing services such as replacing washers and gaskets.
• Repairs leaks and stoppages in pipes.
• Repairs roofs, drain boards, rainspouts, and so forth using general sheet metal techniques.
• Performs general electrical maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, fuses, wall plates, switches, and fixture cords.
• Replaces broken glass.
• Performs general maintenance on equipment and vehicles such as changing lubricants and refueling.
• Cleans tools and equipment.
• Fires and maintains low pressure boilers.
• Performs routine operation checks on blowers, motors, and regulators.
• Reports malfunctions immediately after routine operation checks on any blowers, motors, and regulators.
• May lead a small maintenance unit.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Experience

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

One (1) year of experience in maintenance work involving a variety of tasks.

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.

Applicants must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

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 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.
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• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of the maintenance involved for a low pressure boiler room operation.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise safety precautions in the work place.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and use equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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: 6/30/2012
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Note

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.

The 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.