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• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm
• Building: Locksmith Shop
• Salary Range: $30.41-$38.01 per hour

Position Summary

LOCATION: Locksmith Shop
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 730am - 4pm

The Locksmith B performs operations as required by job work order and/or maintenance order in preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and installs various types of door hardware and general locking devices.
• Shall be skilled in the use of all hand and power tools used by Locksmiths.
• Shall have good knowledge of the methods and materials common to both crafts and shall have City of New York Locksmith and Keymaker License.
• Shall be expert in such specialized operations as setting up locking systems with master and sub-master keying; cutting keys; Moves lock pick in cylinder to open doors without keys; and opening safes and resetting combinations.
• Responsibilities include planning and setting up master lock systems on a variety of new and existing systems, and interacting directly with tenants to meet their needs.
• He/She will utilize shop computer for key codes and work with a PDA in the field for lock repairs and lock reprogramming.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Five (5) years experience in the Locksmith Trade required.
• Licenses: City of New York Locksmith and Keymaker License Required.

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