Locksmith
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: April 6, 2026 (0 days ago)
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United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Hood, Texas
Salary
$23.69 - $27.64
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves working as a locksmith at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas, where you'll install, repair, and maintain locks and security devices using basic tools and techniques.
It's a hands-on role that requires physical effort like bending and kneeling, often indoors but sometimes outdoors in tough conditions.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in fixing locks or mechanical parts, who can work independently with minimal oversight and enjoys detail-oriented, problem-solving tasks.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Locksmith Worker ~ without more than normal supervision.
I have the ability to perform common duties such as lubricating and cleaning parts with appropriate lubricants and solvents; straighten bent parts; smooth burrs and scratches; replace defective parts; perform operational tests; and/or reinstall locking devices.
I can perform installation of locking mechanisms, or rekeying of locking devices.
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.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work at this level seldom requires lifting or carry of items weighing in excess of 40 lbs.
The employee frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels, and works in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work at this level is normally done inside in areas that are well lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Occasionally, work is done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The employee is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. Major Duties:
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