Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/10/22
Applications Due: 08/22/22
Vacancy ID: 110255
Position Information
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist Locksmith
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44354 to $48548 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address Empire State Plaza
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12242
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in Locksmithing work under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in Locksmithing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Locksmith) traineeship or a two-year carpenter training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.
* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Duties Description • Installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of locksets and mechanical keypad lock mechanisms.
• Pinning of cylinders, key cutting and maintenance of key control records.
• Installation and repair of door hardware.
• Locksmiths may supervise one or more subordinate maintenance assistants or helpers.
Additional Comments Application Process:
Candidates are required to provide specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience. This information should be on the letterhead of the employer under whom the qualifying experience was gained and include names and titles of supervisors, duties performed during the training period and specific dates of employment and be signed by that employer.
• Candidates qualifying through the completion of appropriate course work should include a copy of their transcript or listing of course work completed.
• Copy of a trade’s union card is acceptable documentary proof of qualification.
• Candidates who do not submit appropriate documentary proof that they meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered for appointment.
Per Agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. and the State of New York, Article 45 (c) the requirement to prove qualification shall rest with the employee.
Operational Needs:
• Selected candidate must be eligible for membership in the Associated Locksmiths of America or an equivalent organization.
• Employee will need to be bonded.
• Strong knowledge of BEST Removable Core Master Key Systems.
• Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operator’s license.
NOTE ON COVID-19 VACCINATION/WEEKLY TESTING: All State employees in Executive controlled agencies who are fully vaccinated are to provide proof of this upon hire. At this time all unvaccinated employees do not need to submit weekly testing for COVID-19. Please note the weekly testing requirement may change at any time.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources/JK
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.
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