The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Locksmith. A Locksmith performs skilled journey-level locksmith work in the installation, adjustment, maintenance, repair, and replacement of all types of locks and integrated security systems, access control devices and other types of lock hardware and associated software such as card readers, latches, door checks, and panic bars, including the changing of lock combinations and making of keys. - - - COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Hourly Salary: $48.68 (plus extensive benefits) Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually. Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 16 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available. Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension.?Employees are also covered by Social Security. - - - TYPICAL DUTIES Installs all types of locks and integrated security systems, access control devices and lock hardware, including panic bars, and performs the carpentry necessary for such installation. Installs and maintains electrical access and exit control systems. Adjusts, maintains, repairs, and replaces door locks, padlocks, tumbler locks, combination locks, card readers, and various other lock hardware such as panic bars, door checks, latches, catches, fasteners, and door closures. Designs master key systems which include sub-master and single keys. Maintains key system and other security-related records. Redesigns lock cylinders to use multiple different keys. Operates key-cutting machines. Changes locker combinations and enters numbers of lockers and combinations in an official register. Changes lock combinations using code systems and code machines. Repairs safes and safe-locking systems. Works with college staff in devising systems to prevent break-ins and pilferage. Opens or removes locks which cannot be opened by ordinary means. Instructs college staff in the operation of key-cutting machines and code machines. Safely operates hand and power tools and equipment used in the locksmithing trade. Maintains locksmith hand and power tools and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation. Maintains shop area, supplies, and tools in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. May use a lathe, drill press, and other power tools in forming parts for locks, lock hardware, and/or safes. May assist in preparing routine reports, material lists, estimating job costs, preparing job records, and making surveys of locksmith needs. May provide work direction to staff assigned to perform locksmith work. Performs related duties as assigned. - - - VACANCIES Vacancies currently exists at the L.A. Trade-Tech College, 400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 and Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA 91401.. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list. Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College - - - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: A. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND completion of an apprenticeship program of at least four years’ duration in the locksmithing trade AND one year of recent, full-time, paid, journey-level experience in the locksmithing trade. OR B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND five years of recent, full-time, paid experience in the locksmithing trade under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor. One year of the required experience must have been at the journey-level. Special: A valid Class “C” California driver's license may be required for some positions. Travel to locations throughout the District may be required for some positions. Physical Requirement: Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds. SPECIAL NOTE: Some positions may involve working with asbestos and/or lead and will require an incumbent to participate in an asbestos and/or lead medical screening examination in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 1529 and 1532.1. For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website. - - - HOW TO APPLY Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system –https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=3445&R3=001 Please see our job board for the filing deadline. For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp. - - - SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list. - - - ACCOMMODATION Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time. - - - CONTACT US Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu Phone: (213) 891-2129 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM - - - DISTRICT INFORMATION The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.