What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locksmith position at City of San Diego?

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Locksmith positions install, service, maintain and rebuild locking equipment; repair and change combinations on safe locking mechanisms; maintain an electro-mechanical access control system; cut and make impressions of keys; assemble lock cylinders; pick locks; extract broken keys; maintain master key systems; install and repair panic and fire exit hardware; install mortise cases and door closers; maintain computerized and manual records; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

Successful completion of a state-accredited three-year Locksmith Apprenticeship Program.
Three years of full-time journey-level experience in the repair, maintenance and installation of locks, keys and related building hardware.

NOTE:

City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

Possession of a Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL), Certified
Professional Locksmith (CPL) or Certified Master Locksmith (CML) certification.
Knowledge of building codes and Title 24/fire codes/ADA codes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Access).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax:(619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 13 – April 2, 2024 (Closing Date Extended)

Salary : $56,264 - $67,267

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