This position is located in the Maintenance and Operations section of TVHS Facilities Management at the Murfreesboro campus. The incumbents work as locksmith includes installing repairing and re-keying of all locks on station. This includes re-pinning seven tumbler locks fitting and making of master keys suite master and individual room keys for each lock.
Duties of the Locksmith include but are not limited to:
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 02/10/2026.
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:
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: The duties of this position may require physical exertion involving liftin pushing pulling or carrying objects of varying weights sizes and shapes. Physical effort is exerted in walking running climbing crawling and bending. Strain related to lack of movement such as standing in place crouching or stooping for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions - Incumbent is exposed to heat restricted ventilation and poor illumination in areas such as equipment rooms. Incumbent is exposed to all weather conditions when working outside (parking areas roof etc.). Incumbent is exposed to varying climatic conditions from an office to environmentally controlled space to excessive heat in the boiler plant. The equipment rooms are above the normal decibel rating and hearing protection is provided. Hazardous gases/fumes are in the work environment during various tasks. Respiratory protection is provided as needed for the incumbent. Incumbent is at risk of injury from falls burns bruises and cuts. Incumbent may be required to work on tall ladders and scaffolds and occasionally is exposed to communicable disease while working in certain words.
There is no substitution of education for this position.
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.
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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.
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