Locksmith Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Locksmith Technician to join our team at the Alabama Department of Education. As a Locksmith Technician, you will be responsible for performing locksmith duties, operating and managing service vehicles, and maintaining all tools and equipment assigned.

• Regular and punctual attendance is required, including compliance with MPS sick leave policy.
• Respond in a timely manner to work requests.
• Operate and manage a service vehicle.
• Maintain all tools and equipment assigned.
• Duplicate or cut keys as needed.
• Install and repair locking systems.
• Re-key locks operating in MPS master keying system.
• Respond quickly to emergency requests from schools during the school day.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Good working knowledge of MPS policies and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of fire, ADA, and safety regulations and codes.
• Ability to resolve operational and/or key and locking concerns.
• Ability to follow directions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other employees while performing job tasks.
• Must be able to work with employees of other MPS Departments to ensure that job tasks are completed.
• Be available, at the direction of supervisors, to assist with operational functions related to MPS in times of crisis or emergency.
• Be available, at the direction of supervisors, to assist other Security Technicians in the discharge of security related functions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment or material as needed.
• Ability to walk or stand 75% of a work shift.
• Ability to climb stairs as needed.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, reach, and twist on a regular basis.
• Ability to withstand extreme environmental exposures, including heat, cold, and rain.
• Adequate strength, dexterity, and agility to perform assigned work tasks.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing locksmith duties preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid Alabama Driver's License.
• Must have a driving history that is MPS Insurable.
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes required.
• Subject to drug screening within MPS policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, and perform duties in a courteous manner, fostering a positive working relationship with entities we serve.