Locksmith

Job Summary: The Locksmith is responsible for timely maintenance, repair, and installation of locks, door closures, and electronic locking systems throughout JPS Health Network. The Locksmith makes, installs, repairs, and modifies keys and/or locks, and maintains documents and records.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

• Makes new keys for duplication, impressions, and key codes. Fits keys to lock setting pins in order to open locks with new keys or multiple keys.
• Visually inspects and operates locks and latches for proper functions. Restores to operational condition by disassembling, cleaning, oiling, repairing, or replacing cork and/or damaged parts of the internal mechanisms.
• Modifies key and combination locks when the security of existing locks is compromised. Adapts existing locks to fit into JPS Health Network Code Management System; drilling or punching center holes, cutting slots; filling parts to size or by performing similar tasks.
• Services combination-type locks which includes establishing combinations, changing and/or devising new combinations.
• Replaces defective locks. Uses mechanical tools to open combination locks when mechanisms jam and/or combinations are lost. Removes broken keys and open locks in emergency situations.
• Assigns master numbers to keys. Stencils or stamps keys to match locks, ensuring the integrity of key management system is maintained.
• Installs, maintains, changes, codes, and repairs various commercial locking devices, i.e. electric releases and strikers, specialized manufacturer door openers, and various security systems, in sensitive areas of the hospital.
• Orders parts; repurposes non-serviceable locks to secure salvageable parts for use. Maintains lock supply levels and reorders as necessary.
• Maintains administrative records and completes paperwork. Researches manufacturer data for information relative to job function.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and training to lower-level workers on locksmith work.
• Assists planners with in-house projects involving secure locking systems to assure compatibility with installed systems, when assigned.
• Provides advice to engineers on design projects related to security systems, when assigned.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces of all manner of door hardware such as closers, handle sets, hinges, astragals, sweeps, and panic/crash bars.
• Adjusts doors, hinges, operators, and closers for proper alignment and operation.
• Installs all types of handle sets, dead bolts, padlock assemblies, and exterior gate locking assemblies.
• Troubleshoots, installs, and repairs all of behavioral health/anti- ligature door hardware, hinges, closers, handle sets.
• Installs, services, and repairs automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors.
• Assembles and adjusts mechanical door components, including springs, tracks, and openers.
• Troubleshoots and calibrates sensors, control systems, and integrated door hardware.
• Handles electrical wiring and control systems for door openers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs overhead, rolling steel, automatic glass sliding, and revolving doors.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.