City and County of San Francisco

Locksmith (#7342)

$42.69-$51.89 Hourly / $7,399.00-$8,994.00 Monthly / $88,790.00-$107,926.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, performs skilled work identifying, installing, maintaining, adjusting, repairing, fabricating, rebuilding and replacing lock cylinders, combination locks and other institutional hardware.

Distinguishing Features

This is a journey-level position that has responsibility for the installation, maintenance and repair of cylinder and combination locks and institutional hardware in City buildings, facilities and yards. It is distinguished from the Locksmith Supervisor in that the latter has supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Identifies, installs, maintains, adjusts, repairs, fabricates, rebuilds, and replaces lock cylinders and combinations on safes and locks, including ADA-approved locks and other institutional hardware.

2. Uses hand and power tools to open, fabricate, install, or repair locks.

3. Installs, adjusts, services, and repairs exit door hardware, hinges, overhead and floor closers, door hold-opens, coordinators, and mechanical, electric and electronic access controls.

4. Opens locks when keys or combinations are inoperable and extracts foreign objects from keyholes.

5. Selects key blanks, using knowledge of key codebook, to fabricate or duplicate keys.

6. Devises and installs master key systems by numeric progression to create levels of security.

7. Maintains key records and security of duplicate keys using master key system.

8. Communicates orally and in writing to explain methods and procedures related to locksmith operations, work requests and supplies needed.

9. Uses a two-way radio, cell phone or pager.

10. Maintains a clean working environment in the shop and mobile van unit. 11. Drives an automobile, van, or light truck to various locations to provide locksmith service.

12. Uses a personal computer to store and retrieve key codes in database, to keep inventory of supplies, to prepare reports of time worked and materials expended and to communicate via email and memoranda.

13. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: design and construction of locks and related hardware; tools and equipment used in locksmith work; key code systems used to generate master keys; and safety procedures such as occupational hazards and procedures for accident prevention.

Ability to: promote, establish, and maintain effective working relationships; write and speak in a manner that is easily understood, and listen to and understand what is said; operate a two-way radio, cell phone and pager; operate a motor vehicle; learn to use a personal computer; lift doors that weigh up to 120 pounds with assistance; use hand and power tools; hear and communicate using a two-way radio or cell phone; and possess visual acuity necessary to see inside a dark cylinder or to see a pin that is less than 1/8 inch in diameter.

Experience and Training

Experience: Four years of journey-level experience as a locksmith.

License or Certificate

Possession and maintenance of a valid class "C" driver license and good driving record.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 7342; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;