LOCKSMITH San Bernardino County, CA

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) permanent, full-time appointment to the Locksmith I classification in the Facilities Operations Department. This position is under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trade. A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered.

Locksmith I is responsible for the maintenance and repair of locks. Participates in the operation of the Locksmith Shop, helps prepare lists of materials and supplies and estimates the cost of and laying out and completing the job. Performs skilled work as a Locksmith and other related tasks.

Candidates must have the ability to read shop drawings and work from plans and specifications; understand and carry out oral and written directions; read and write at a level appropriate to the classification. Ability to bend; reach; ascent stairs, slopes, and inclines; work at heights applicable to trade demands; and labor in the outdoors in all weather conditions.

Candidates must have the knowledge of common methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the maintenance, and repair work of a Locksmith; various tools and equipment used in the trade and repair work of a Locksmith and their proper employment and care.

• Competency to install, repair and maintain cylinders and locks.
• Competency to make or cut keys for cylinders, cabinet locks and padlocks.
• Competency to install and repair door closures, doorknobs, and strikers.
• Competency to install deadbolts, mortise locks and cylinders.
• Competency to make and cut keys for cylinders and bit locks.
• Competency to requisition supplies/materials.

Common methods, practices, materials, tools used in the maintenance, and repair work of a Locksmith; various tools and equipment used in the trade and repair work of a Locksmith and their proper employment and care.

• Report to work on time and follow procedures for reporting absences.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Appropriately maintain cooperative, professional, and effective interactions with employees, patients/clients, and the public.
• Comply with all Hospital policies and procedures.

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Locksmith I classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully:
Locksmith I Exam Bulletin

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The cut‑off‑dates are the first and third Monday of each month. All completed applications submitted by each cut‑off‑date will be reviewed at that time.

Note:

Applications may be processed on a flow basis prior to the cutoff‑date to meet the hiring needs of the department.

All interested candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment application to the Human Resources - Employment Unit.

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Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript,…