Locksmith
Job Description
TITLE: Locksmith
JOB CODE: 6356
EFFECTIVE DATE:
FLSA STATUS: NE
EEO6 CODE: 6 = Skilled Crafts
PURPOSE: To provide journeyman-level skills in the repair, resetting and installation of locking
devices and the manufacture of keys. Responsible for the repairing, rebuilding, and resetting
locks and for cutting keys for locks in buildings, cabinets, and lockers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Makes keys for padlocks, doors, lockers, desks, and
cabinets. Selects key blanks and cuts and fits keys to locks. Unlocks locks when keys are lost or
broken. Changes the combination and resets locks for more than one key. Changes the
combination and master key locks to grand master, building master, and numerous sub-masters.
Cleans, changes and adjust combination locks on safes and mailboxes. Installs, maintains,
adjusts, services and recombinates all types of locks and locking devices. Makes keys for locks
using code book and key machine designed to make keys from code numbers. Performs
preventive maintenance on all equipment. Fabricate numerous sizes and shapes of engraved
signs, using the engraving machine and various types of engraving materials. Resharpen the
cutters using the special grinder available. Performs related duties.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
REPORTS TO: General supervision from Locksmith Supervisor.
SUPERVISION: N/A
SUPERVISION-OTHER: None.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: $education
REQUIRED EDUCATION-OTHER: High school graduation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES-OTHER:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES/COMPETENCIES: Three years of skilled/journeymanlevel experience as a locksmith.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Skill in the operation of key cutting machines, and hand tools of the
locksmith trade. Proficient in all phases of the work performed and in following oral and written
instructions. Working conditions are considered acceptable, but occasionally involve hazards in
use of key cutter and other tools, and exposure to inclement weather on occasion. Alertness and
careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and to other. Specific job requirements or
physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render the position
security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.