Job Description
The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a Locksmith to join our Facility team. Incumbents of the position install lock devices in doors, desks, office equipment and other units; repair locking devices and replace worn parts; make alterations in mechanisms; change lock combinations; trouble shoot locks; and perform related work as required.
Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30-4:00PM with Saturday and Sunday Off
Please note: the locksmith may be asked to work on different scheduled hours depending on organizational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
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- Installs lock devices in doors, desks, office equipment and other units according to blueprints, sketches, and manuals by cutting holes in wood or metal according to specified dimensions and by fastening together parts of locks with bolts and rivets using hand tools and handheld power tools.
- Repairs and/or overhauls locking devices such as mortise, rim, key-in-the knob locks, dead bolt, office equipment, padlocks and emergency exit locks by repairing or replacing worn tumblers, springs or other parts of locking devices; by making alterations to locking mechanisms and units; and/or by replacing escutcheons and face plates on doors to change the size of existing holes to assure correct fit.
- Repairs and/or installs locks containing dual locking capabilities by reworking locking devices designed to work in conjunction with other components and equipment to form a complete security or surveillance system.
- Changes lock combinations by inserting new or repaired tumblers into locks in order to increase security effectiveness.
- Trouble shoots locking devices by determining appropriate techniques and trade practices to be followed; by deciding which components comprising the locking system are malfunctioning; and by making operational tests to determine the extent and location of malfunctions in locking devices to repair or replace the necessary parts.
- Prepares sketches, drawings and diagrams to identify tolerances, dimensions and critical parts or surfaces relative to locking devices.
- Performs related duties such as cutting duplicate keys; removing broken keys from locks; opening locks without keys or combinations; cleaning and lubricating lock assemblies; and maintaining records concerning work performed, type and coding of lock installations and location of locks and keys.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the repair of locks or lock assemblies.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in installing locks or lock assemblies.
- Experience with the types and uses of small hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, drills, files, picks, etc.
- Experience with the types and uses of precision measuring equipment and devices such as calipers, levels, rulers, squares, etc.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques used in making and cutting keys.
- Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of a wide variety of metals and alloys.
- Skill in using precision measuring equipment and devices such as calipers, levels, rulers, squares, etc.
- Skill in using small hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, drills, files, picks, etc.
- Perform arithmetic computations.
- Work independently.
- Establish rapport with others.
- Deal tactfully with others.
- Read and interpret such documents as plans, specifications, blueprints, etc.
- Exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Follow written and oral instructions.
- Understand and apply the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Manual dexterity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.
About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital's services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.
Located in the heart of Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.
The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.
Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital
Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website, http://www.mass.gov
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in locksmithing work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None.
Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
Comprehensive Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.