The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Locksmith - Facilities Management Division
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NOTE: Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
The Facilities Management Division is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Locksmith. Incumbents must be able to report to work in any of the Broward County owned buildings, facilities and maintenance shops located throughout the county. This skilled position installs, repairs, and maintains all types of locks and security systems including electronic access control locking systems.
The Locksmith responsibilities include the installation, repair and maintenance of locking mechanisms for various buildings, vehicles, and high-level security facilities. Must install and repair locking mechanisms and hardware. Respond to emergency lockouts and emergency work orders. Maintain Master Key systems and records. Install and program electronic access control locking systems and devices. Cut and duplicate keys as well re-keying locks. Uses computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI). Therefore, this LOCKSMTH position may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.
General Description
Performs skilled work at the journey level in the installation and repair of locks and making keys.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of the locksmith trade or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences
* Associate's degree or Vocational school certification
* Certified Master Locksmith
* Locksmith Online Training Course Certification
* Experience using computerized maintenance management system
* At least two years experience with Schlage restricted keyway
* At least two years experience creating master key systems
* At least two years of experience with MIWA or similar locking systems
* Certified Professional Locksmith
* Certified Registered Locksmith
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Repairs and opens defective locks; changes lock combinations; disassembles door locks, padlocks, combination locks, and handcuffs; replaces worn or broken parts; changes tumblers for new combinations; uses lock pick to open locks where no key is available; makes new and duplicate keys using key cutting machine; changes combinations on keyless locks and or safes.
Generates master key systems using appropriate computer software and maintains these records; makes repairs to jail electrical lock system; adjusts timers, line brushes, solenoids, capacitors, resistors, rectifiers and related parts of lock systems.
Fabricates parts for repair of obsoletes locks using drill press, lathe, grinders and special hand tools.
Installs master key floor and building lock systems; works with journey level tradesmen in the installation of locks in wood and metal doors.
Researches materials needed for jobs via multiple resources; co-ordinates with outside contractors and follows up to completion of work to county standards; attends meetings for planning and updating work orders.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Gains a basic understanding of how to get things done; seeks guidance to understand the organization and to find needed information. Works in a way that basically aligns with the culture.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$42,377.30 - $67,634.32 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Sep 18, 2025