Locksmith

Minimum Qualifications:

12 months of training or 12 months of experience in locksmithing

3 months of training or 3 months of experience in inventory control

Or equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Trades

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.

Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Terry Penn at

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

Inclusion

Partnership

Respect

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for a Locksmith

Are you a skilled trades professional looking for a dynamic, statewide role? Join DODD as a Roving Locksmith, supporting 8 Developmental Centers across Ohio and helping ensure safe, secure environments for individuals and staff.

What You’ll Do

Install, repair, & maintain locks, door hardware, & access control systems

Perform key cutting, re-keying, & master key system management

Troubleshoot mechanical & electronic locking systems

Conduct preventative maintenance & facility inspections

Respond to urgent lockouts, repairs, & security needs

Support facility upgrades, renovations, & security improvements

Maintain key control records, inventory, & compliance documentation

What We’re Looking For

Experience working with mechanical & electronic locking systems

Knowledge of master key systems & access control processes

Ability to troubleshoot, repair, & maintain security hardware

Strong organizational & recordkeeping skills

Ability to work independently across multiple locations

Valid driver’s license & ability to travel statewide

Work Schedule

4-day work week (4 x 10-hour shifts)

Schedule may vary based on facility needs

Flexibility required for travel & operational demands

Working Conditions

This is a statewide roving position supporting all 8 DODD Developmental Centers:

Frequent statewide travel to assigned facilities is required

Exposure to energized electrical equipment

Indoor & outdoor work environments

Overtime, call-back, or emergency response may be required