Technical Specialist II

General Summary of Position:

Incumbents of positions in this series supervise the maintenance and repair of state buildings, ensure that standards of security are maintained; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to oversee the general care, maintenance, repair, alteration and security of state buildings and appurtenances.

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervises, assigns, and assists work to and reviews the performance of 1 – 5 Lock Shop personnel. Assigns work requests and reviews to ensure completion in a timely manner.
• Supervises, assigns, and assists in making inspection tours to ensure that buildings and appurtenances are properly secure, and that standards of safety and security are properly maintained. Performs related duties such as the requisitioning of supplies and equipment; and the maintenance of records and preparation of reports.
• Supervises, assigns, and assists in related duties such as cutting duplicate keys; removing broken keys from locks; opening locks without keys or combinations; cleaning and lubricating lock assemblies; programming and servicing of electrified locks (on and offline), and maintaining records concerning work performed, type and coding of lock installations, including electronic locks, and location of locks and keys.
• Supervises, assigns, and assists in estimating the costs of repairs, remodeling of lock and security alterations to be completed by contract. Liaison with Project Management to ensure timely installation of lock/key projects.
• Plans and supervises the maintenance and repair work to be completed by agency maintenance employees and contractors’ personnel. Maintains maintenance and repair records, manuals and inventory of tools, parts and supplies for specialty.
• Stores inventory and maintains a clean and organized area. Maintains a monthly pro card record statement of purchases.

Other Job Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Driver's License Required
• Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical experience in the installation, construction, design, repair, maintenance or testing of electronic, electrical, mechanical and/or electromechanical equipment; OR (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the repair of locks or lock assembles.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in installing locks or lock assembles.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, drills, Files, picks, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment and devices such as calipers, levels, rulers, squares, etc.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in making and cutting keys.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of a wide variety of metals and alloys.
• Skills in using precision measuring equipment and devices such as calipers, levels, rulers, squares, etc.
• Skill in using small hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, drills, files, picks, etc.
• Skill in the methods and techniques of making and outing keys,
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish rapport with others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to read and interpret such documents as plans, specifications, blueprints, etc.
• Ability to exercise direction in handling confidential information.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal (MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union) candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a Maintenance & Trade Union position in grade 18 - Step 1: $2,538.53 bi-weekly. Step 7: $3,036.09 bi-weekly. (Maximum step within range: Step 14: $3,593.58 bi-weekly).

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.