Job Description

Locksmith

As a locksmith, you will maintain, repair, and support essential commercial and detention facilities. Apply today and open the door to correctional locksmithing with Maricopa County.

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

Proud to offer:

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We require:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of commercial locksmith experience
• Completion of an industry-recognized locksmith apprenticeship program may substitute for up to two years of the experience requirement
• Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification to access County detention facilities
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We also value:

• Experience as a locksmith in a correctional facility
• Four years of experience as a journey-level commercial locksmith
• Experience with Maximo or related project management software products

Job contributions:

• Maintain the installation and repair of door locking hardware and closures, electronic door systems, door frames, hinges, doors, panic hardware, mortise locks, and ADA hardware
• Perform preventative maintenance of all mechanical and electronic-based access control hardware and equipment
• Repair and install different types of detention-locking security hardware
• Create and maintain master keying systems for detention and commercial applications (set-up and re-keying, duplication, and cut-to-code)
• Respond to repair and service calls during and after work hours
• Operate computers and mobile devices for time management, inventory, work assignments, and other related functions
• Other job duties as assigned

Working conditions:

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• This position may require a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Protective equipment required:

• Must be capable of using various forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to fulfill the requirements of the position

Special working environments include, but are not limited to:

• Adult and juvenile detention facilities, medical facilities, both detention and public health, forensics, courts, and related justice facilities

Selection procedure:

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply now!

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