Locksmith

Full Job Description

About the Position: Performs the full range of work in the installation, repair, maintenance and modification of a wide variety of commercial locking devices with various makes and models of locks found in doors, desks, safes, vaults, compartments, mobile equipment, and secured areas.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Locksmith without more than normal supervision.

I am able to perform common Locksmith tasks including: Identifying key blanks and determining by inspection which are blanks are interchangeable.

Troubleshooting locks and accomplishing minor fabrication of the parts when unable to obtain from other sources. Installing locks in doors.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Work requires standing, walking, stooping, and bending.

Some lifting is required of objects normally not exceeding 50 pounds. Incumbent may assist in moving heavy cabinets and security containers.

Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in well lighted, heated, and ventilated offices and shops.

Incumbent isexposed to dust, oil, grease, and dirt when cleaning and lubricating machines and frequently to thepossibility of minor cuts and bruises. Major Duties:

• Install, repair, and maintain installed lock systems and devices.
• Sets up codes locks as required for various types of master key systems.
• Serve as an expert in the area of physical security locking systems, capabilities and functions.
• Provide instructions for users to ensure that proper procedures and operations.