Locksmith Sub-Foreperson

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Under the general supervision of a Locksmith Foreman or other designated supervisor performs more complex maintenance and repair of locks and related hardware and assists in training and supervising other employees.

1. repairs and maintains complex lock mechanisms and related hardware (such as changing safe combinations repairing door pushbutton combinations opening safes with unknown combinations and using an acetylene welder to heat treat metals during repair);
2. analyzes diagnoses and solves problems involving new or unfamiliar locks shop equipment and door closers;
3. substitutes for the Locksmith Foreman or designated supervisor in consulting with department heads and/or project engineers on security and setting up master keying systems (including grandmaster submaster and individual key operations) on new or existing buildings;
4. maintains and adjusts key-cutting machines;
5. assists in the supervision and training of lower-level employees;
6. performs other related duties as 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 is currently $41.47 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:2279CT25

Job Category: Crafts & Trades

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