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Locksmith

Position Number: 1191443
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Position Type: Vocational & Technical

Locksmith

College of the Desert

Salary: $25.52 - $35.91 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time Classified

Job Number: 18-0488

Location: Palm Desert, CA

Department: Administrative Services

Closing: 4/15/2018

Description

College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, California, the geographic center of the beautiful Coachella Valley. Nestled among the backdrop of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains in eastern Riverside County, the Coachella Valley is a resort community that offers over 100 golf courses and a wide array of outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, polo, bicycling, rock climbing and swimming.

Founded in 1958, this two-year public college serves over 400,000 residents of eight local cities and the students of the Palm Springs, Desert Sands and Coachella Valley school districts. College of the Desert offers certificates and two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.

College of the Desert is a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), with almost 70% of the student body identifying as Hispanic. The Coachella Valley community recently passed a $577 million bond measure, allowing for College of the Desert to improve its current facilities and expand its campus locations. These improvements and expansion will assist with College of the Desert's goals of providing an education to students inside and outside of the Coachella Valley.

The Maintenance & Operations Department is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repair of all District facilities. The position of Lockmith is responsible for all aspects of access control including, but not limited to: issuance and record keeping of keys and electronic access, repairs and maintenance of doors and hardware, and ensuring safe and secure facilities at all of the College of the Desert's buildings and campuses.

BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Director-Maintenance and Operations, install, maintain and repair locks, doors, and cabinets; prepare and maintain accurate key control and inventory records.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California driver's license and must have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Subject to emergency call-out.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position, Range 14
Schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Schedule subject to change based on District need

INTERVIEWS
Interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for the end of April 2018

Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Perform skilled locksmith duties; inspect, maintain, adjust, repair, and install a wide variety of locks, keys, restricted keyways, panic hardware, lockers, door closures, emergency openings, and related hardware.
Cut new keys by impression; duplicate keys utilizing a key cutting machine as necessary; mark keys as required; operate keying code machines; interpret code manuals and maintain master keying systems; issue keys to District personnel according to established policies.
Respond to emergency key needs as necessary; open locks when keys cannot be located; remove broken keys; disassemble locks to determine source of problem using various hand tools.
Perform preventive maintenance on locks and hardware including cleaning, lubricating and tightening parts; repair, replace, and reassemble parts as necessary; assure the security and safety of District equipment and facilities through inspection and proper maintenance of door locks and closures.
Operate a variety of tools and equipment including pin kits, key machines, drill motor, and others associated with work performed; operate computer to input and receive data; maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
Cut, fit, and hang doors and windows; repair and replace door jams; install and adjust latches and bars, overhead closures and floor closures and various types of exit, panic and commercial hardware.
Maintain time, labor, and material cost records; prepare requisitions and order parts and materials; stock, organize, and maintain supplies and inventory.
Design, layout, and build campus directional and information signs; assist in other maintenance areas as necessary.
Respond to emergency calls involving fire or general maintenance work.
Provide work direction to others as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Methods, materials, hardware, tools, and equipment used in locksmith work and general and specialized maintenance activities;variety of locks available and best use of each type; methods and techniques of inspecting, replacing, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing a wide variety of locks, keys, panic fixtures and closures; methods and techniques of impressioning keys; master and grandmaster keying practices; methods and techniques of re-keying and picking locks; record-keeping techniques and inventory methods and practices; applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations, safety precautions, and procedures; ADA requirements relating to locks and closures; oral and written communication skills.

Ability to: Perform skilled maintenance work in the installation, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of a variety of locks and security devices; dismantle and repair lock systems and operate tools; operate equipment associated with the locksmith trade; make keys, use and maintain hand tools, locksmithing tools and equipment; plan and organize work; establish keying schedules; perform skilled and semi-skilled duties in other maintenance trade areas as assigned including carpentry; work independently with little direction; maintain work area in a safe, clean, and organized condition; work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions; perform shop math; maintain time, labor, and material cost records; assure on the job compliance with shop and occupational safety practices including the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and EPA requirements; operate or learn to operate word processing and computer terminals and appropriate record-keeping software programs; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years journey-level maintenance experience performing skilled locksmithing work.

Supplemental Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
List of Professional References: References should include at least two supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, email, and current phone numbers for each of the four references. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of Professional References.

To apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/collegeofthedesert

If you are a person who thrives in a diverse environment, who values integrity, respect, student success, and professionalism, we welcome and encourage you to apply.

Employment selection and related decisions at College of the Desert are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color or any other protected class.