Locksmith

• Installs repairs and services door hardware mechanical and electronic locking systems including cylindrical locks mortise locks deadbolts magnetic locks panic hardware electric strikes card access systems biometric readers and safe-lock mechanisms to ensure the security and functionality of doors cabinets vaults and containers.
• Plans designs and implements master key systems for multiple user levels ensuring access control minimizing key duplication and supporting overall building security strategies.
• Assist with physical security for door locking mechanisms needs during construction renovation or system upgrade projects providing technical guidance and specifications on the selection placement and installation of locks door hardware and access control components.
• Performs preventive maintenance on locks and associated hardware ensuring they remain in proper working condition and extending their operational lifespan.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants unless exempt.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.

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

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) (OPM Job Element 1)
2. Technical Practices (OPM Job Element 25-E)
3. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc. (OPM Job Element 2-E)
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (OPM Job Element 75-A)
5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (OPM Job Element 81)

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job related factors.

Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.

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.

Physical Efforts and Working Conditions:
Considerable physical effort is expended to maneuver large equipment such as safes door hardware key cutting machines into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing more than 75 pounds to set up work and equipment needed to complete tasks. Hoists holders and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large motors compressors condensers chillers switchboards and transformers. Necessary repairs and installations may be made from ladders scaffolding lifts and platforms where the parts of systems worked are frequently in hard-to-reach places requiring stooping stretching bending and kneeling for extended periods of time. Incumbent climbs ladders and must be able to climb stair towers greater than 100 feet. Accessing work sites often requires walking more than three miles throughout the day and stepping over objects. Incumbent works in confined areas such as attics near ceilings in utility corridors etc. Makes repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding lifts platforms and under floors and crawlspaces and where the systems and equipment worked are hard-to-reach. Is required to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent works from various heights on ladders lifts and scaffolding. Duties are performed both inside and outside in weather conditions varying from hot humid summer heat to below freezing winter temperatures.

Incumbent is exposed to serious injury when working on energized circuits adjacent to operating equipment or from various heights. May be exposed to burns cuts bruises smoke and fumes flying particles when grinding or cutting and may suffer discomfort when wearing hoods goggles and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Subject to electric shock and falls from ladders; injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment; discomfort from noise fumes and vibrations of equipment.