Job Description

Locksmith

The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA Loma Linda Health Care System (VALLHCS) in the Facilities Management. Serves as the Medical Center Locksmith.

Major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Performing maintenance, preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of a variety of locking and latching devices, door closures, battery operated alarms, and miscellaneous door, window and cabinetry hardware;
• Performing master keying, pinning, re-keying, and changing mechanical locking devices, i.e. removable core, interchangeable core, key in knob, key in lever, cylindrical and mortise locks and deadbolts;
• Maintaining master key records and generating master key systems for each type of locking encountered;
• Servicing and changing combinations on safes and vaults;
• Maintaining security and locks for narcotic storage and medication storage;
• Installing and maintaining window and door lock mechanisms;
• Inspecting, repairing, and installing all types and functions of locks throughout the medical center including doors, decks, lockers, cabinets, hinges and sliding doors, padlocks, electric panel locks and safety locks, tubular cylindrical, combination, on emergency basis in as much as all locks must be in good repair in the medical center;
• Removing foreign objects from locks, such as matches, chewing gum, etc.
• Picking or otherwise defeating or bypassing locks when keys are lost or lock is inoperable, improvising and applying neutralization techniques that don't damage the locking devices and security containers or doors during lockout situations;
• Determining the application for installing and maintaining electronic locks and keying devices;
• Programming electronic locks to function within the parameters of the application, using lock specific hardware and software;
• Troubleshooting and repairing electronic locks and keying devices using electronic test and repair equipment;
• Determining, installing, and maintaining the correct door closer for a door size, weight, swing and operation;
• Troubleshooting and repairing or overhauling various types of door closures;
• Performing related duties as required.

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, 04/20/2026. 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.

Work assignments require standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling for prolonged periods and working in cramped and awkward positions. An incumbent is required to lift items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds and heavier weights with assistance.

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