Locksmith Apprentice

4 weeks ago

Cincinnati, United States The Flying Locksmiths Cincinnati Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
  • Competitive Wages
  • Tools Provided
  • Uniforms Provided
  • Paid Training
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Growing Industry
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Employee discounts


Job Title: Locksmith Apprentice
Reports To: General Manager or Franchise Owner

Key Areas of Responsibility:
The Locksmith Apprentice position is an integral part of FlyLock and is key to the growth of the company. All Locksmiths must have the ability to work well in a high-paced working environment. The individual must work well as part of the team and independently from the FlyLock owner. The Apprentice position is a hands-on technical position geared toward an individual who has a technical mindset. Ideal candidates will have locksmithing knowledge and demonstrate the ability to learn new technical methods and techniques.

The responsibilities of a Locksmith Apprentice consist of the following:

  • Ability to install, repair, and maintain Commercial and Residential hardware.
  • Ability to work with a experience locksmith, to listen and to learn.
  • Residential & Commercial Lock re-keying/ Perform Pining of locks.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to troubleshoot with a variety of variables in situations.
  • Ability to clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate & service equipment used.
  • Ability to read operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information to customers & commercial clients.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Operations Support:
  • Receive verbal instructions from Management or Clients/Customers.
  • Perform small projects as directed by Management.
  • Complete and submit paperwork accurately and on time.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
  • Minimum of 2 years experience working with different hand tools, and power tools..
  • Good relationship-building skills with a diverse population including all customers partners, technicians, and all other company employees.
  • Good verbal and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple functions at the same time.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Capable of working effectively as part of a team.
  • Able to work safely on ladders.
  • Ability to drive in compliance with company vehicle policy.
  • Provide a high level of timely & accurate customer service.
  • Communicates effectively with the client to determine what services are needed.
  • Respond to general inquiries from customers/clients.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to fluently understand, speak, and write English.
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Ability to kneel, crouch and stoop.
  • Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.
  • Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist, and pull.
  • Ability to climb a ladder and work above ground.
  • Withstand external weather conditions year-round.