Locksmith

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Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Closing Date: 1/29/2025 or upon the receipt of the first 50 application submissions.

Locksmith

DAS - Facilities

Hourly Pay Range: $25.11 - $37.65

Milwaukee County DAS Facilities is looking for a skilled locksmith to join our team. If you have excellent troubleshooting skills and a can-do attitude. You'll perform a variety of services such as installing, repairing, and adjusting lock systems and access control devices. The ideal candidate has at least 1+ years of experience in secured detention/high-security facilities and work in areas with sensitive information and assets and is familiar with using hand and power tools to perform locksmith work. If you enjoy doing something different every day? Apply now!

Summary: The Locksmith performs journeyman level work requiring expertise in all FMD detention, judicial and commercial sites. Ability to understand, assess and repair institutional detention, Paracentric, and Mogul keys and locks and sliding security doors. Must be able to operate Locksmith high tolerance key cutting machines, ability to machine parts and knowledge of brazing. Must have ability to use tight tolerance measuring tools, read construction documents, work with Bio Metric key system, working knowledge of Office Word and Excel. Work at times under duress and emergency conditions. The Locksmith also maintains key card access system, electronic key distribution devices and key logs. Maintain and ensure the security of key and access systems information. Accepts being scheduled to respond to 24/7 emergency calls to detention facilities, courtrooms, and public buildings. Repair different types of building and office locks including ASSA, MEDICO, FOLDGER ADAMS, SCHLAGE and CORBIN RUSSWIN

Job Duties:

• Ability to prioritize, assess & repair high security, tight tolerance institutional locking systems. Perform skilled machining work. Create, install, repair, test complex locking systems. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Perform & develop preventative maintenance programs of all types as it relates to locksmith work, i.e. high security Institutional Detention Locks made by Folger Adams, Southern Steel, and Assa Abloy. Creating conventional and high security keys such as barrels, mogul and paracentric keys. Ability to communicate in a professional manner. Share knowledge and cross train coworkers.
• Ensures an appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment are available for use by maintaining an inventory of supplies/equipment. Ex: key blanks, lock parts, levers, springs, knobs, cylinders. Prepare requisitions for replacements items, receive and store supplies/equipment in secure storage.
• Ability to understand and maintain Master Key Hierarchy system by keeping detailed records of key/lock change outs at each facility.
• Support all renovation, new construction projects by determining requirements for locking devices and systems from complex blueprints, schematics. Make recommendations for systems based upon knowledge of available products and installing or monitoring the installation of locking devices or systems in renovated/new construction of institutional facilities. Maintains and established hardware specifications for locks and locking devices by interpreting hardware schedules, blueprints, plans, sketches, work orders, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of customers, i.e. law enforcement, judicial/elected officials, visitors, etc. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Fabrication and machining of high security institutional lock assemblies specific to detention facilities. Use of common machine shop equipment for the purposes of turning, shaping, and modifying various forms of composite materials and steel.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all forms of high security detention and monitoring electrical and electronic devices. To include alarm monitoring and electrically controlled locking devices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D OR equivalent required.

• Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license required at time of application and maintained during incumbency is required.
• At least One (1) year of Locksmith or Machinist experience required
• Basic knowledge of Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Basic knowledge of e-mail work order systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Institutional/Correctional Locksmith experience preferred.

Additional Comments:

Locksmiths working for government institutions are recognized as being "Institutional Locksmiths." Their wages cannot be compared to residential or automotive locksmith wages. Institutional Locksmiths are in a separate industry serving governments and institutions as inhouse security experts with mechanical expertise and security system knowledge well above normal locksmiths. They are associated with the carpentry trade but do not enjoy union representation as employers separate them to insure loyalty. An ethical employer should compensate Institutional locksmiths parallel to carpenters because they are specialized from the carpentry trade.

Must be able to work in all Milwaukee County facilities including secured detention/high-security facilities and work in areas with sensitive information and assets Applicants must successfully undergo a criminal history background check to establish security clearance for Milwaukee County facilities and maintain this clearance throughout employment.

DAS Equity Statement: DAS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. DAS leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

• Milwaukee, WI, USA