A position in this class, under limited supervision, is responsible for a department’s security lock shop and operations, which may include an electronic access control system.  This class acts as liaison with Seattle Police, department management and building security staff, performs the most technical lock inspection and repair, and leads the technical security and lock work including inspection, installation, maintenance and repair of conventional and electronic lock systems.  A position in the class also is responsible for workload planning and coordination.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Class:

This is the second level of the Lock Technician class series, which is distinguished from the first level (Lock Technician) by its responsibility for lead work, work planning, coordination and budget development. The class is not responsible for supervisory duties such as performance evaluations or disciplinary action. The work of this class requires a working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in lock technician work and a working knowledge of work planning and coordination as well as an understanding of security and surveillance techniques. Incumbents refer to technical manuals, blueprints, plans, specifications, departmental policies and procedures, and local and state codes and ordinances. Incumbents must be able to interpret and explain work instructions and guidelines to subordinate employees, and to organize and coordinate the activities of a lock shop work area. Personal contacts include other trades, security professionals, facility occupants and Lock Technicians to coordinate work activities; compliance officials to ensure code compliance; and vendors to purchase materials and to assist with purchasing and coordinating installation of security equipment.

Examples of Work:

• Leads fabrication, assembly, repair and installation of locks for doors, windows, and office equipment using a variety of lock technologies.

• Coordinates with contractors, designers and planners on security issues related to department remodels or relocations including change-out of locks and cores.

• Maintains schedule and supervises or performs preventive and corrective locks maintenance.

• Acts as department liaison with Police Department and building security personnel.

• Maintains electronic lock systems including electric strikes.

• Maintains manual and automated records of lock systems, including keys, cores, lock locations, authorizations, and inventory.

• Procures parts and materials for work activities.

• Prepares budget for lock shop operations.

• Maintains records of materials and labor costs and prepares required reports.

• Trains subordinate employees to provide support for the lock systems program.

• Surveys systems and makes recommendations for lock system changes or upgrades.

• Performs related duties of a comparable level.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

May be required to respond to call-outs in emergency situations. Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time. May be required to work around toxic or potentially hazardous substances or high voltage. May be required to travel to remote locations or to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires three years of experience as a Lock Technician or three years of equivalent experience in the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of conventional and electronic lock systems (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Licensing and Other Requirements:

Valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Comments:

This description indicates the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class.  It is not a complete list of duties and responsibilities.

Class History:

Class series adopted January 2, 1991 .  Class series reviewed and updated: Lock Technician, Senior created and Lock Technician Trainee abolished October 2001.

Date posted 1/11/2002

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