PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the construction and maintenance of the district’s facilities and equipment. 

 

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director 

SALARY SCHEDULE: 105

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level: 

• A GED or a standard high school diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required


• Five years of journey-level experience in the locksmithing trade.

 

Preferred: Technical or vocational courses in one or more trades

1. Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• Through knowledge of mechanical and electronic locking systems, access control systems, and security procedures. 


• Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations.


• Skilled in using locksmithing tools and equipment (both hand and power tools).


• Excellent problem-solving, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills. 

Licenses, Certifications, and other Requirements

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• Valid Class B, CDL driver’s license


• State License: Locksmithing

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

 

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

 

 Locksmithing and security expertise

1. Installation and Repair:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing all types of locks and their components for buildings, classrooms, offices, lockers, and vehicles.


• Expertise in a variety of locks: cylindrical, mortise, rim, digital, and master key systems.


• Handling door hardware: closers, panic bars, hinges, door hold-opens, etc.


• Replacing complete door units and adjusting door hardware to ensure accessibility and safety compliance (ADA and egress requirements)

 

    2.Keying and Access Control:

• Cutting new or replacement keys and maintaining accurate records of key distribution and master key systems.


• Programming and managing electronic access control systems and key card systems.


• Troubleshooting and repairing electronic key card systems and related components.

 

1. Security System Management:

• Troubleshooting and maintaining existing security systems and their interfaces with locking and other building systems.


• Providing guidance and support to other staff on key control procedures and security best practices.


• Collaborating with Public Safety and other departments to plan and implement


• emergency campus lockdown procedures and access protocols.

  4.Maintenance and Inspection:

• Performing preventive maintenance on all locking devices and electronic systems.


• Maintaining records of lock and key installations, and the overall lock cylinder system.


• Ensuring an adequate inventory of locksmith supplies and equipment.


• Inspecting work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with standards and codes. 

1. Planning and Design:

• Consulting with administrators, contractors, and engineers on new construction and renovation projects related to locking systems.


• Developing practical and cost-effective access control strategies and systems.


• Ensuring proper hardware and locks are used and are compatible with existing systems.

1. Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Maintaining thorough and accurate records of master key systems, access control systems, and inventory.


• Preparing routine reports, material lists, job cost estimates, and records of locksmith needs.

1. Safety and Compliance:

• Understanding and adhering to applicable city, state, and national building codes, fire codes, life safety codes, and ADA regulations.


• Ensuring safe operating and work procedures are followed.


• Ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety standards. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has the right to revise this job description at any time and it does not in any way represent a contract of employment. Incumbents will be considered “at will” and appropriate pay will be determined based on the assigned pay grade and allowable experience. This position is considered to be “essential personnel, critical staff” when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R, Title: Professional personnel Time Schedules.

  

                                                                                                         Revised June 2025

 

Work Environment

Employees in this classification typically work outdoors and may experience prolonged periods of standing, bending, stooping, or stretching. Duties may require the lifting or pulling of heavy equipment or supplies. Essential functions include reading, listening, writing, and speaking, with some positions requiring exceptional physical and sensory demands.

 

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or


• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

 

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

 

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

 

OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

 

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

 

[X] Heavy lifting of up to __100__ pounds

[X] Frequent climbing up to _20_ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[X] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.

[] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.

[] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[] Other: Bending, stooping, and crawling as necessary to perform work.