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LOCKSMITH

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$27.60 - $32.20

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves installing, repairing, and maintaining various locks and security systems for the Navy in Jacksonville, Florida, including making keys, changing combinations, and ensuring secure access to facilities.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in locksmithing who can work independently, troubleshoot problems, and follow security protocols.

A good fit would be a skilled tradesperson who enjoys technical work and pays close attention to detail in a military environment.

Key Requirements

  • Experience installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic locking systems, including high-security locks, combination locks, cipher locks, and electromechanical devices
  • Ability to open, repair, rekey locks and safes, change combinations, and fabricate or duplicate keys using methods like code cutting, impressioning, or duplication
  • Skills in diagnosing malfunctions, using technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, and security guidelines to select tools and techniques for repairs
  • Proficiency in installing and servicing security containers, vaults, and locking systems, including drilling, neutralization, and repair for lockouts
  • Knowledge of designing, installing, and maintaining master key systems, access control systems, and conducting security surveys to identify and recommend fixes for vulnerabilities
  • Capability to fabricate, modify, or repair locking components using hand and power tools (e.g., drills, grinders, lathes, soldering equipment) and select appropriate materials
  • Ability to work independently, plan assignments, adapt procedures, troubleshoot complex issues, and make decisions to support mission requirements

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

The Screen-out for this position is performing the following tasks: Installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of mechanical and electronic locking systems, including high-security locks, combination locks, cipher locks, and electromechanical devices.

Opening, repairing, and rekeying locks and safes; changing combinations; fabricating or duplicating keys using code cutting, impressioning, or duplication methods; and maintaining key control systems and records.

Diagnosing malfunctions and determining appropriate repair methods using technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, and security guidelines, and selecting appropriate tools and techniques to complete work.

Installing and servicing security containers, vaults, and locking systems, including performing drilling, neutralization, and repair techniques for lockouts and safe failures.

Designing, installing, and maintaining master key systems and access control systems, and conducting security surveys to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

Fabricating, modifying, or repairing locking components using hand and power tools and shop equipment (e.g., drills, grinders, lathes, soldering equipment) and selecting appropriate materials based on strength, durability, and security requirements.

Working independently to plan and complete assignments, exercising sound judgment in adapting procedures, troubleshooting complex issues, and making on-the-spot decisions in support of mission requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4800 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. Major Duties:

  • This position is in the Security Division of the Command Operations Department at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • The primary purpose of this position is to install, overhaul and repair all types of locks and security systems; makes keys and changes combination and cipher locks.
  • The incumbent serves as the expert in locking device capabilities and functions.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12900299-26-WBO