Journey Locksmith

$78,655 - $78,655/Yr

State of Washington

Full-time - Entry Level

1,001-5,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Journey-Level Locksmith position at the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) involves providing maintenance and repairs on mechanical and access control assemblies and mechanical locksets for vessels and terminals. The role is crucial for ensuring the security and functionality of the ferry system, which is a vital part of Washington's transportation network. The locksmith will be responsible for fabricating and issuing keys, maintaining accurate security records, and responding to access and security issues around the clock.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, catalog, and issue keys.
• Repair and provide routine maintenance for marine vessels and facility mechanical and electronic locksets and electric door strikes.
• Install levers, knobs, push bars, latches, and wooden door closures, and padlock repairs.
• Repair/replace worn cores and springs.
• Install and troubleshoot low-voltage electrical locks and A-MAG systems.
• Install and troubleshoot Essex proximity readers and push pads.
• Troubleshoot TWIC readers.
• Diagnose and repair Key Systems Electronic Key Boxes.
• Rekey/Re-core vessel Electronic Key Boxes and Security Rated accesses.
• Maintain accurate record of routine maintenance and repairs made on vessels and Terminals.
• Maintain lock shop supplies/inventory.
• Respond to emergency calls as necessary 24/7.

Requirements

• Certified technical training/degree to work with access control systems.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with access control systems.
• Ability to read prints.
• Ability to work well independently and in a diverse team setting.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or the ability to obtain no later than 90 days of hire.
• Annual fit test, which may include the requirement to shave, if necessary, to obtain a skin-to-rubber seal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience and/or training in lock manipulation.
• Willing to work either the day shift or second shift.

Benefits

• Salary of $78,654.96 annually.
• Potential for additional forms of compensation depending on duties or location.
• Union-represented positions may have additional compensation as per Collective Bargaining Agreements.