Locksmith

Veterans Health Administration • Tomah, WI

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is located at the Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI. This is a Level 3 complexity VHA Facility and is organizationally aligned under the Engineering Service Line, within the Maintenance and Repairs Section.

Requirements

• 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
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents ).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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)
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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: ability to do the job of a Locksmith without more than normal supervision.
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Nice To Haves

• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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.
• Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Installs new parts as needed and fabricates repair items such as locking bolts and special screws; fabricate parts necessary to repair locks no longer in production, requiring careful determination of dimensions/specifications and the use of a variety of hand and power tools; attempts to preclude neutralization of items worked on by repairing them to higher than original strength by the addition of harder steel at critical access points; makes operational tests to assure devices function properly.
• Responsible for training and recurring maintenance and inspection of Key Control Programs for all Key Control Representatives, and participating in monthly fire door inspections throughout the Medical Center in accordance with and ensuring compliance with NFPA standards.
• Coordinates work with personnel in other shops or trades; assembles, tests, and evaluates the completed locking devices considering the desired objectives.
• Removes locks, disassembles, and detects worn or damaged parts; lubricates and cleans parts, straightens bent parts, replaces broken parts, reassembles, tests and reinstalls devices.
• Keys and rekeys locks; maintains blank keys of all known locking devices; cuts keys required for issue and replacement as required; does not maintain "extra" keys, precut keys or discarded turned-in keys.
• Ensures absolute key control and carefully monitors the key accountability system in use.
• Installs locks in doors, desks, office furniture, safes and other units as required by approved work orders only.
• Maintains materials and full set of tools and equipment. Requisitions and stocks all supplies required in performance of duty.
• Develops and maintains a special key hardware system for use in special areas and meets all special requirements for such areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Review our 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.

What This Job Offers

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