LOCKSMITH I

Position Details Job Code #: JC-535623 Position #(s): 487-556-6642-XXX Working Title: Locksmith I
- Plant Operations
- Metropolitan State Hospital
- 26-482 Classification: LOCKSMITH I $5,440.00
- $6,512.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work

Location:
Los Angeles County Telework: In Office

Job Type
Permanent, Full Time Facility: DSH
- Metropolitan

Job Description
And Duties Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County. The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan, Plant Operations, is accepting applications for Locksmith I, Permanent/Fulltime position. Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades, the incumbent will perform skilled work as a Locksmith; and do other related work including but not limited to: work with supervisor and vendors to set up criteria for evaluating security and door hardware; make recommendations to supervisor on the most economical and effective materials and equipment used to maintain the hospital’s security and hardware systems; make recommendations on the appropriateness of equipment proposed for use at the hospital. Review A&E construction documents to ensure hardware specifications are compatible with the hospital’s existing systems. Set up and maintain master keying progression for all lock hardware. Issue and maintain security of duplicate keys; maintain records on key codes and employees and maintain records of materials in stock. Maintain combination locks, cylinder locks, mortise locks, and padlocks. Open locks, change lock combinations, make keys, stamp keys, and evaluate materials and tools. Install and repair door closers, door checks, doorknobs, casement operators and door strikes. Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process. Click here to take the exam: Locksmith I Exam Bulletin You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Department Information Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026). Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov