LOCKSMITH / SENIOR MAINTENANCE REPAIRER  LOW PRESSURE LICENSE

LOCKSMITH

DEFINITION:

Under direction of a Crew Supervisor Locksmiths or other supervisory official in 
a State or local agency or institution, installs, repairs, rebuilds and opens varied 
types of mechanical or electronic locking and security devices; makes new and 
duplicate keys; does related work as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative 
purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties 
listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may 
not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Organizes assigned locksmith work, analyzes locksmith problems and develops 
appropriate work methods.

Repairs locks, padlocks, safe locks, door locks and key locks.

Installs, services and repairs various types of locks and security devices.  

Makes and repairs keys of various types using key cutting machines.

Sets up and resets lock cylinders; rebuilds and installs locks; makes parts 
for locks and changes locks combinations by inserting new tumblers in 
shortening tumblers by filing them down.

Does carpentry and other work when it is necessary to install a lock or 
repair a door with a lock.

May be required to pick locks as needed.

Opens safe locks by ear, dialing or drilling.

Tears down and rebuilds all makes and types of automatic door operators, 
closers, checks and hold-opens.  

Plans and sets up key systems of the type required in state hospitals 
and/or penal, correctional, and other institutions.

Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains both mechanical locking and electronic 
key card systems.  

May utilize a variety of software platforms including those used for access 
control and for record keeping.

Oils and checks locks.

Requisitions needed equipment, materials, and supplies, and sees that these 
are properly safeguarded and recorded.

May assign and instruct others.

Prepares factual reports.

Maintains essential records and files.

In the State Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire 
training classes.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, 
or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of comprehensive experience in the repair, alteration, 
and installation of locks, door checks and keys of varied types.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee 
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of and familiarity with the problems associated with locksmith 
work.

Knowledge of the repair, alteration, and installation of locks, door checks, 
door closers, door operators and keys of various types.

Knowledge of and familiarity with the equipment, tools, and materials used 
in locksmith work.

Knowledge of and familiarity with the particular locksmith problems likely 
to be encountered in work in a state hospital or penal, correctional, or 
other institution and their characteristics and individual advantages and 
disadvantages.

Knowledge of the problems involved in devising effective uses for locks, 
keys, and other materials on hand.

Ability to organize assigned locksmith work, analyze routine and emergency
 problems, and develop effective work methods.

Ability to act in an efficient and effective manner when emergencies arise.

Ability to use tools and equipment effectively and to tear down, rebuild, 
repair, install, and open locks of varied types.

Ability to alter locks, door checks, and door closers and keys.

Ability to operate machinery used to make keys.

Ability to do carpentry work involved in the installation of locks.

Ability to oil and service locks.

Ability to plan and set up usable keying systems.

Ability to make effective use of available equipment, materials, tools, 
and supplies.

Ability to prepare reports.

Ability to maintain essential records and files.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office or 
related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign 
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of 
communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
such persons may not be eligible.

CODE:  41633   2/16/2019
 
 SENIOR MAINTENANCE REPAIRER LOW PRESSURE LICENSE

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, performs a variety of the more complex
 maintenance and repair tasks involved either singularly or 
 in any combination thereof in the following fields: masonry, 
 plastering, carpentry, painting, plumbing, steam fitting, 
 sheet metal, electrical, glazing, and mechanical; may lead 
 a small maintenance unit; does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Performs routine work involved in creating concrete structures.

 Constructs and finishes simple forms.

 Mixes and pours cement and aggregates.

 Patches and repairs brick and concrete structures.

 Repairs plastered walls and ceilings.

 Prepares and paints interior and exterior surfaces consisting
 of metal, wood, and masonry.

 Performs general plumbing services such as replacing washers
 and gaskets.

 Repairs leaks and stoppages in pipes.

 Repairs roofs, drain boards, rainspouts, and so forth using
 general sheet metal techniques.

 Performs  general electrical maintenance such as replacing
 light bulbs, fuses, wall plates, switches, and fixture cords.

 Replaces broken glass.

 Performs general maintenance on equipment and vehicles
 such as changing lubricants and refueling.

 Cleans tools and equipment.

 Fires and maintains low pressure boilers.

 Performs routine operation checks on blowers, motors, and
 regulators.

 Reports malfunctions immediately after routine operation checks
 on any blowers, motors, and regulators.

 May lead  a small maintenance unit.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by
 the agency, office or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of experience in maintenance work involving a
 variety of tasks.

 LICENSE:

 Applicants must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator 
 License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by
 the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
 employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of  standard tools, materials, methods, and  practices
 involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.

 Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved
 in performing general maintenance and repair work.

 Knowledge of the maintenance involved for a low pressure boiler
 room operation.

 Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
 instructions.

 Ability to exercise safety precautions in the work place.

 Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and use equipment, 
 materials, and supplies.

 Ability to maintain records.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
 recording and information systems used by the agency, 
 office or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  American
 Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
 forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made
 because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons 
 may not be eligible.

 CODE:  03439     6/30/2012

 DUAL TITLE CODE:  06068