Locksmith Foreperson

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Under the direction of a supervisor responsible for the efficient operation of a locksmith shop including the repair and maintenance of locks and related hardware inventory control and security.

1. responsible for the repair and maintenance of locks and related hardware
   1. supervises and trains lower level locksmiths and trainees;
   2. establishes priorities schedules work and monitors work flow for a locksmith shop;
   3. ensures that established standards are met;
   4. requisitions and distributes equipment and supplies;
   5. analyzes maintenance procedures to reduce labor and material costs and ensure safety;
2. responsible for inventory and security of all locks keys and related hardware:
   1. maintains inventory control and other records as necessary such as job orders standing orders and repair records;
   2. maintains set of master key patterns codes and combinations for the campus;
3. consults with department heads architects and/or project engineers on security and setting up master keying system (including grandmaster submaster and individual key operations) on new or existing buildings;
4. performs repair and maintenance duties as required;
5. performs other related duties assigned.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current licensure as a Locksmith by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
3. Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience in the repair and maintenance of locks door checks and related hardware and in the making and duplication of keys including apprenticeship and/or vocational training.
4. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience equivalent to the Locksmith level of this series.

This posting is for testing purposes only. Salary for this classification is based on the prevailing rate and the wage range iscurrently $22.99 to $48.22 per hour.

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Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 5th 2026. Apply for this testing using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through this site will not be considered.

To complete the application process:

Step 1) Submit the Application using the Apply for Position button below.

Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.

Step 3) Upload your resume (months and years of employment must be included as well as complete work history and duties) transcripts and/or job related certifications.

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Requisition ID:1733CT25

Job Category: Crafts & Trades

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