81.LOCKSMITH I.002

APS Career Site • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Locksmith. This is a 260-days, Grade M-09 position. The role involves performing skilled journey-level locksmith work in the installation, adjustment, maintenance, repair, and replacement of all types of locks and integrated security systems, access control devices, and other types of lock hardware such as latches, door checks, and panic bars, including changing of lock combinations and making of keys.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND completion of an apprenticeship program of at least four years’ duration in the locksmithing trade AND one year of full-time, paid journey level experience in the locksmithing trade.
• OR Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND five years of full-time, paid experience in the locksmithing trade under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor.
• One year of the required experience must have been at the journey-level.
• Completion of 18-Hour 25E Locksmith Entry-Level training administered by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is required.
• A State driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Installs all types of locks and integrated security systems, access control devices and lock hardware, including panic bars, and performs the carpentry necessary for such installation.
• Installs and maintains electrical access and exit control systems.
• Adjusts, maintains, repairs, and replaces door locks, padlocks, tumbler locks, combination locks, and various other lock hardware such as panic bars, door checks, latches, catches, fasteners, and door closures.
• Designs master key systems which include sub-master and single keys and maintains records.
• Redesigns lock cylinders.
• Operates key-cutting machines.
• Changes locker combinations and enters numbers of lockers and combinations in an official register.
• Changes lock combinations using code systems and code machines.
• Opens or removes locks which cannot be opened by ordinary means.
• Instructs district personnel in the operation of key-cutting machines and code machines.
• Safely operates hand and power tools and equipment used in the locksmithing trade.
• May use a lathe, drill press, and other power tools in forming parts for locks, and lock hardware.
• May assist in preparing routine reports, material lists, estimating job costs, preparing job records, and making surveys of locksmith needs.
• May provide work direction to staff assigned to perform locksmith work.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED