Occ.
Code 7322000
LOCKSMITH,
GRADE 12
New York State
Department of Civil Service
Classification
Standard
NATURE OF WORK
A
Locksmith, as a member of a maintenance force, installs, maintains and repairs
locks and keys and other door or gate hardware, and compiles and maintains
related records in a State institution.
Positions
in this class typically exist in the larger State facilities having a volume of
repair and maintenance work sufficient to support a full-time position. As
such, they are primarily found in units of the
CLASSIFICATION
CRITERIA AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A
Locksmith periodically performs maintenance tasks in assisting other journey
level workers in the maintenance force. They are characterized by the full-time
performance of all repair, maintenance, installation and record keeping
activities concerning locking mechanisms at a State facility. In this capacity,
incumbents use a variety of small hand and bench tools to repair and install
locks, set lock cylinders, change lock combinations, manufacture parts of lock
mechanisms and open jammed locks. Also characteristic of this class are
activities concerned with estimating materials needed, and establishing and
maintaining extensive lock and key record systems.
The
Locksmith classification is based on responsibility for installing and
maintaining an entire facility's lock and key system and there should be only
one such position classified at an institution. In the largest facilities where
the work load exceeds the capacity of a single employee, a Locksmith may
supervise one or more subordinate Maintenance Assistants or Helpers.
Maintenance
Assistants (Locksmith) are distinguished from the Locksmith class in that
incumbents function under the direct supervision of a Locksmith in the
performance of work. Their work includes the less complex tasks such as making
keys; installing locks; issuing keys; maintaining records; and opening jammed
locks or locks where keys are not available. They may repair locks, change lock
combinations and inspect hardware when it is received.
In
facilities where the repair, maintenance, installation and record keeping for a
lock system is not a full-time job, other maintenance positions such as
Machinist, Carpenter and/or Maintenance Assistant (Carpenter) perform the
activities described in this standard as part of their duties.
TYPICAL
ACTIVITIES, TASKS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Repairs locks that have become jammed or are
otherwise inoperative.
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Using small hand tools, removes locking mechanism from doors,
gates, cabinets, etc.
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Opens the lock and removes defective parts or debris causing
malfunction.
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May manufacture springs, tumblers or levers to fit a specific
lock.
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Inserts new part into lock mechanism.
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Adjusts tumblers and levers as necessary.
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May manufacture keys to fit the repaired lock.
Installs and maintains the lock and key
system in a State facility.
·
Using a variety of small hand tools and following
manufacturers' instructions installs new locks in doors, windows, cabinets,
etc.
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Periodically sets lock cylinders and changes combinations on
locks.
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Computes changes in lock combinations and key changes to avoid
duplication of combinations and records changes.
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Maintains locks by disassembling them, cleaning, oiling and
replacing parts, and, as necessary, manufacturing parts such as screws and
springs.
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Opens locks where keys are not available or locks are jammed.
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Makes new and duplicate keys as necessary.
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Keeps extra keys for locks in secure area.
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Estimates materials needed for lock and key system.
May perform carpentry tasks related to lock
and key system.
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Installs doors and windows at facility.
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Installs door checks and sash fitting as necessary.
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Glazes windows as necessary.
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Estimates materials needed for these functions.
Establishes and maintains an extensive
record system in order to avoid key and lock duplication and to insure the
required security of the facility and its contents.
·
Records placement of locks, lock combinations and number of
keys fitting each lock; adjusts records to reflect changes.
·
Records information indicating person to whom keys and/or
locks are issued.
RELATIONSHIPS
WITH OTHERS
The
nature of a Locksmith's activities generally restricts relationships to other
employees within the maintenance force of a facility. On occasion, incumbents
may be expected to orally communicate with administrators and others in the
facility concerning problems with locks and keys, or to report the status of
work in progress.
A
Locksmith may supervise one or two subordinates with the relationship being
characterized by frequent oral communications in assigning work and providing
instructions. Communications with the general public are not typical of this
class. The activities of this class are basically thing-oriented and
communication with others is not a classification factor.
NATURE
OF SUPERVISION
Locksmiths
are supervised by higher level building trades positions such as Maintenance
Supervisors or Supervising Carpenters. Generally work priorities are
prescribed, materials are furnished, the nature and extent of work to be
performed is given, and plans, diagrams and specifications may be provided.
However, in the absence of such direction, incumbents set priorities,
requisition materials, determine work to be performed and determine plans,
diagrams and specifications necessary. They also maintain extensive records of
the location of locks, lock combinations and persons having keys and/or access
to keys. The work of Locksmiths is periodically inspected by the supervisor,
but incumbents are expected to work with considerable independence that is
typical of a skilled worker.
A
Locksmith may supervise subordinate maintenance employees making assignments,
giving written and oral instructions, diagrams and specifications, and
observing and inspecting work performed to insure instructions, diagrams and
specifications have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory.
MACHINES,
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
A
Locksmith may use any of the tools of the locksmith trade, such as abrasive
wheels, grinders, files, hacksaws, key-making machines, screwdrivers, pliers,
tweezers and drills.
JOB
REQUIREMENTS
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Good knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools
and equipment of the locksmith trade.
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Working knowledge of the mathematics needed to determine key
changes, changes in lock combinations and the setting of various master keys.
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Working knowledge of facility security procedures concerning
the issuance of keys and locks.
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Ability to plan and lay out locksmith work.
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Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, diagrams and
specifications.
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Ability to use tools, machines, equipment and materials of the
locksmith trade.
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Ability to understand and carry out oral and written
instructions.
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Ability to perform work requiring precision and attention to
detail.
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Ability to organize records.
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Ability to estimate labor and material requirements of
locksmith work.
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Ability to supervise and train others in the locksmith trade
as required.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Three
years of full-time experience under a skilled journey level locksmith which
provided training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.
Training gained by apprentice training in servicing and repairing locks and
related building hardware or completion of technical courses may be substituted
for the above training and experience on a year-for-year basis.
Reviewed: 4/04
NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the
nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they
describe. Standards cannot and do not
include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those
which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was
written. Please contact the Division of
Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements
for appointment or examination.