Locksmith
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Job Location:
Prescott, AZ - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 33 - 38
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) at the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Facilities Management Service Structural Shop. The primary purpose of the position is to serve under the Supervisor of the Structural Shop.
Major duties and responsibilities will include:
- Performing maintenance preventative maintenance installation and repair of a variety of locking and latching devices door closures battery operated alarms and miscellaneous door window and cabinetry hardware;
- Performing master keying pinning re-keying and changing mechanical locking devices i.e. removable core interchangeable core key in knob key in lever cylindrical and mortise locks and deadbolts;
- Maintaining master key records and generating master key systems for each type of locking encountered;
- Servicing and changing combinations on safes and vaults;
- Maintaining security and locks for narcotic storage and medication storage;
- Installing and maintaining window and door lock mechanisms;
- Inspecting repairing and installing all types and functions of locks throughout the medical center including doors decks lockers cabinets hinges and sliding doors padlocks electric panel locks and safety locks tubular cylindrical combination on emergency basis in as much as all locks must be in good repair in the medical center;
- Removing foreign objects from locks such as matches chewing gum etc.
- Picking or otherwise defeating or bypassing locks when keys are lost or lock is inoperable improvising and applying neutralization techniques that dont damage the locking devices and security containers or doors during lockout situations;
- Determining the application for installing and maintaining electronic locks and keying devices;
- Programming electronic locks to function within the parameters of the application using lock specific hardware and software;
- Troubleshooting and repairing electronic locks and keying devices using electronic test and repair equipment;
- Determining installing and maintaining the correct door closer for a door size weight swing and operation;
- Troubleshooting and repairing or overhauling various types of door closures;
- Performing related duties as required.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD40005A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 02/05/2026.
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 Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. 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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Preferred Experience: Experience with Healthcare Facility Locksmith preferred Commercial Facility Locksmith experience is acceptable. Experience in work orders and preventative maintenance are required. Training or certification in Locksmith Training is preferred. Experience with reporting and inspection documentation for compliance is required. Familiarity with NFPA Codes and Standards are required. Computer skills and software systems experience are required. Residential Experience in Locksmithing may be acceptable.
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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 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 is exposed to dust oil grease and dirt when cleaning and lubricating machines and frequently to the possibility of minor cuts and bruises. Subject to emergency callback work after normal duty hours and scheduled overtime.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
