CREW SUPERVISOR, LOCKSMITHS

Definition

Under direction of a supervisory official in a State or local agency or institution, supervises a group of locksmiths and/or other employees engaged in work involving the installation, repair, rebuilding and opening of varied types of mechanical or electronic locking and security devices; makes new and duplicate keys; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Organizes assigned locksmith work, analyzes locksmith problems and develops appropriate work methods.
• Assigns work, gives written and/or oral instructions to the locksmiths and/or other employees of the unit and supervises the performance of their work.
• Installs, services and repairs various types of locks and security devices.
• Makes and repairs keys of various types using key cutting machines.
• Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
• Sets up and resets lock cylinders; changes lock combinations; rebuilds and installs locks; makes parts for locks.
• 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 when necessary.
• 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, correction 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.
• Prepares factual reports.
• Maintains essential records and files.
• 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.

Experience

Three (3) 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 the equipment, tools and materials used in locksmith work.
• Knowledge of 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 supervise assigned staff and plan, organize and implement projects within the unit.
• 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 as required.
• Ability to alter locks, door checks and door closers and keys.
• Ability to operate machinery used to make keys.
• Ability to do the 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.

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.