Summary

This job involves working as a locksmith for state facilities in southern Colorado, where you'll install, repair, and maintain locks, doors, and security systems to keep buildings safe and accessible.

You'll handle everything from cutting keys and fixing hardware to ensuring doors meet safety codes, often responding to urgent requests in places like hospitals and correctional centers.

It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in locksmithing who enjoys technical problem-solving and working in a team to support public services.

Key Requirements

Experience in repairing and maintaining mortise and cylindrical locks, door hardware, and security systems
Knowledge of key cutting, pinning structures, and key hierarchy management
Ability to install, adjust, and calibrate door actuators, closers, and coordinators per NFPA and ADA guidelines
Proficiency in using locksmith tools and software like Keystone key management database
Availability to respond to work requests during normal hours and after hours
Commitment to safety standards, including proper use of PPE and high-quality workmanship
Residency in Colorado and ability to work on-site at assigned locations

Full Job Description

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Division of Facilities Management - South District

The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in Pueblo, Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Division of Youth Services (DYS) - (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo) and the Veterans Community Living Centers in the southern district, as needed.

Requirements

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position provides technical locksmith and security lock control service to include; designing, upgrading, installing, maintaining, and repairing highly complex safety and security door control locking systems, electronic door control systems. Also, provide locksmith services to include: mortise lock repair and maintenance, key hierarchy management for key structure control, cutting keys, developing new key and pinning structures to meet specific site or area access control needs, creating new fleet vehicle keys, maintaining and servicing elevator access control key core and key structures/systems and managing the Keystone key management software database to include all keys issued, key core pinning structures, key hierarchy assignment. This position does not provide a variety of electronic maintenance activities; the primary role is as a Locksmith.

Primary Job Duties:

Repair and Maintenance of Mortise, Cylindrical Lock, and Door Hardware

Perform general and routine locking system maintenance functions in all Southern District Facilities.
Respond to locksmith and door system work requests phoned into the maintenance dispatch desk during normal operating and after hours.
Meet with customers to determine what can and cannot be done within the facility to meet security and code requirements regarding door control changes.
Repair and maintain mortise locks, keys, door closers, and panic hardware, hinges, and strike plates. Repair, maintain and install locks, keys and hardware assemblies on medical cabinets, drug cabinets, and interior millwork.
Calibrate and adjust automatic and hydraulic door actuators, closures, and fire door coordinators in accordance with NFPA and ADA guidelines.
Install, adjust and modify hollow wood, solid wood, and hollow metal and reinforced metal doors as required. Determine door and door hardware requirements per code and regulatory requirements.
Adjust door hinges to allow doors to close properly, adjust door closers to conform to ADA requirements.
General repairs of key cutting machines to include adjustment and calibration of machine to cut correctly.
Making sure work is done properly and to a high standard of excellence.
Making sure that the proper PPE (personal protective equipment) is being used.
Making sure that the job is performed in a journeyman-like professional manner.

Repair of Electronic Locking Systems

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install all security electronic locking systems and equipment in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, local codes, health department, Joint Commission, and ACA standards.

Including both hardware, software and cabling for electronic security door locks and control.

Meet with customers to determine what can and cannot be done within the facility to meet security and code requirements for new construction, modifications, and during equipment breakdowns.

Programing and troubleshooting of proximity and smart card locking systems.

Repair and maintain specialized security locking systems which include; electronic locking solenoids, door position switches, security door alarms and related locking electronic hardware.

Making sure work is done properly and to a high standard of excellence.

Making sure that the job is performed in a journeyman-like professional manner.

Staff Training

Trains staff on uses and operations of manual and electronic locking systems.
Equipment Evaluation
Specify and evaluate conventional and electronic equipment used for safety and security of our customers. To include estimates of material list and ordering of parts required for installation of equipment.
Evaluate keying requests for compatibility in key hierarchy.
Perform data input into Best Keystone software as required to maintain lock system accuracy for all DHS facilities. Verify core pinning schemes match room locations within buildings and software databases.
Locking protocols to maintain security status within maximum, medium and minimum security environments. Coordinate and train locking schemes with all customers.

Equipment Evaluation

Specify and evaluate conventional and electronic equipment used for safety and security of our customers. To include estimates of material list and ordering of parts required for installation of equipment.
Evaluate keying requests for compatibility in key hierarchy.
Perform data input into BestLock Software as required to maintain lock system accuracy for all DHS facilities.
Verify core pinning schemes match room locations within buildings and software databases.
Locking protocols to maintain security status within maximum, medium and minimum security environments.
Coordinate and train locking schemes with all customers.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs other duties as assigned.
Duties may be performed at several different sites requiring driving of State vehicles from site to site.
Snow Removal.

Call Back applies when an eligible nonexempt employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. An eligible nonexempt employee does not have to be on call eligible to receive call back pay. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply; instead, if applicable, the nonexempt employee may earn overtime or compensatory time. When a nonexempt employee is called back, they are entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of their regular base pay (call back pay) or pay for the actual amount of time spent responding to the call, whichever is greater. Call back time is counted as work time.

Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can only be FLSA nonexempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

On Call is additional pay beyond base pay for eligible, nonexempt employees who are specifically scheduled to be on call. Employees are entitled to on-call pay only when they are not working but are scheduled to be available to respond to communications or report to a worksite within a reasonable period of time. Employees who are on call are able to use their personal time effectively. Eligible classes and the hourly rate are published in the annual pay plan. A department head may designate eligibility for individual nonexempt positions in classes not published and maintain records of such on-call designations. Only time while actually on call shall be paid at the on call rate. In call back situations, employees eligible for both on call and call back pay shall receive call back pay only.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have one year of experience locksmithing that included working with mortise locks, cylindrical locks, pinning/cutting keys and electric locks. Ensure this experience is detailed in the Work Experience section of your job application.

Substitution:
Education that relates to this position will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. In order to utilize this substitution, you must attach a copy of your transcripts/apprenticeship to this job application. Your unofficial transcripts/certification of completion must include your name, college/school name, type of degree/certification received and date the degree/certification was received/conferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevent state experience.
Experience with mortise, BEST systems;
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic locks;
Experience working in a secured environment (prison, jail, mental health settings, etc.,);
Experience with door preparation to include hanging and door adjustment;
Experience working with anti-ligature locks;
Experience working with BEST-Keystone lock software.
Certification as a Locksmith (Attach your Locksmith Certification to this job application.)

Required Competencies:

Independence - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to get things done.
Public Safety, Security and Confidentiality — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems in a timely manner.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Conditions of Employment

A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons.

Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.

Motor Vehicle Checks

Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License

Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools and equipment to perform daily duties. May be required to travel to training and meetings.

Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.

Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.

May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.

Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals., Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

Disclose that information on the application.
Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process:
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week).
Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.
Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process:
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.
You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.
You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review:
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties:
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions:
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights:

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
You can find the official appeal form here.
You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
- By email: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us or
- Postmarked in US Mail to: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
- Hand delivered: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
- Faxed: 303.866.5038 within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

At: 303.866.3300, or
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Additional Information

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact Michele.Burkhardt@state.co.us

About Us & Benefits:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).

Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.

Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve.

We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations:

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement:

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Support For Your Application:

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.

uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

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