Locksmith Worker

Air Education and Training Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

15d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to repair, test, install, and perform minor modifications to locking devices, including combination locks. The work includes manufacturing and duplicating keys and keying and combining locking mechanisms. The locksmith worker performs a full repair cycle on a variety of locking devices and locking bolts, from locating the problem through disassembly, repair, cleaning, reassembly, and reinstallation. The role may involve minor modifications to locks, latches, safes, and vaults when their security has been compromised. Work is normally performed indoors in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas, with occasional work outdoors in bad weather or in drafty, poorly lighted areas. The position may involve exposure to cuts, scrapes, bruises, and burns from torches or soldering irons. The job has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C quality level of experience requirements for the WG-4800 General Equipment Maintenance Group.
• Must meet the screen-out element: ability to perform the work of a WG-4804 Locksmith Worker without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of the internal structure and operating characteristics of standard mechanical and combination locking devices.
• Knowledge of tool selection, technical diagrams and manuals, work sequencing, manufacturer parts catalogs, and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of woods, metals, and key blanks used to select tools and equipment and make or duplicate keys.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in keying and rekeying locks, installing locking devices, using small hand tools, and adjusting and using common trade power tools.
• Ability to perform visual and operational checks and use hand-eye dexterity and coordination to remove broken keys and open standard locks.
• Work seldom requires lifting or carrying items over 15 pounds; may require lifting security containers up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with assistance.
• Frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels, and works in awkward positions.
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle; a valid driver's license may be required.
• Shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• Depending on the position type, selected applicants must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period and may need written certification to continue employment after its completion.

Responsibilities

• Repair, test, install, and perform minor modifications to mechanical and combination locking devices.
• Locate trouble, disassemble, repair, clean, reassemble, and reinstall locking devices and locking bolts.
• Make minor modifications to key and combination locks, latches, safes, and vaults when security has been compromised.
• Make new keys by duplication, impressions, and key codes using a variety of key blanks.
• Use and maintain tools, and plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders.
• Follow safety and security practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment.
• Perform visual and operational checks; remove broken keys from keyways and open standard locks.
• May drive a motor vehicle and assist workers in other crafts.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed