Job Description

Locksmith

Performs the full range of work in the installation, repair, maintenance and modification of a wide variety of commercial locking devices with varying makes and models found in doors, desks, safes, vaults, compartments, mobile equipment, and secured areas. Disassembles repairs, cleans, reassembles, and reinstalls a large variety of moderate to extremely complex locking devices.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 1, 2026.

• Provides expert advice and recommendations to management on the most appropriate locks/systems for specific security requirements.
• Where appropriate, suggests the use of a master key system to preclude the overuse of keys and to provide offices with a more effective.
• As requested, designs and installs such master key systems.
• Designs and Installs locks and integrated locking systems (e.g., including electronic panic button Interfaces, etc.) to meet special security requirements and management needs.
• Increases the level of key control and security by modifying key ways and key blanks to create local-unique combinations.
• Attends seminars and carefully reviews trade journals, catalogs, regulations and manuals to maintain expert knowledge of locks and associated hardware, new products, and regulatory requirements affecting work.
• Maintains required records. Troubleshoots to determine malfunctioning components and repairs by reworking existing parts based on knowledge of internal structure plus the operating characteristics of a wide range of models and of their working Interrelationship with related components.
• Determines precise locations and angles for drilling without harming the contents or causing irrevocable damage to the locking mechanisms or containers.
• Carefully examines all locks worked on for evidence of attempted neutralization and, if found, takes the steps necessary to decertify the lock and/or container.
• Uses a large variety of intricate tools to perform this work and provides maintenance on same. Installs new parts as needed and fabricates repair Items such as locking bolts and special screws.
• May also fabricate parts necessary to repair locks no longer In production, requiring careful determination of dimensions/specifications and the use of a variety of hand and power tools. Attempts to preclude neutralization of items worked on by repairing them to higher than original strength by the addition of harder steel at critical access points. Makes operational tests to assure devices function properly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD8574-A and PD08574A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Pre-employment physical required. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/01/2026. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, climbing (use of legs and arms), operation of crane, truck, tractor or motor vehicle, ability for rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable to 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/202 and 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted).

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