LOCKSMITH LEADER

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The primary purpose of this position is to To lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work ona substantially full time and continuing basis.

Leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4800 General Equipment Maintenance Family.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to Lead and Supervise.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) 2 Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 3.

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led. 4.

Skill in performing the trade and /or labor work of the group being led. 5. Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees. 6.

Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.

Physical Effort Work seldom requires lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 15 lbs.

Frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels, and works in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site.

May be required to lift security containers weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with assistance.

Working Conditions Work is normally performed inside in areas that are well lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Occasionally, work is performedoutside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. Possibility of exposure to cuts,scrapes, and bruises.

Exposed to the possibility of burns while using acetylene torches, bracing torches, andsoldering irons.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Major Duties:

-Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers -Performs work -Performs preventive maintenance and certification on all security type containers such as safes, vaults, and combination file cabinets by detecting malfunctions of the locking mechanism and at the same time removing and replacing unserviceable locks, or restoring repairable locks to operating condition by disassembling, cleaning, and replacing worn, bent, or broken parts.

-Uses and maintains tools -Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, specifications and work orders.

Reviews work order requirements to determine the work sequence and selection and use of trade tools and techniques to be applied.

-Makes new keys from duplications, impressions and key codes from a variety of key blanks.

-Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations andmaintains a safe, clean and secure work environment.