Locksmith

Veterans Health Administration • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The employee will serve as a Locksmith, at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, in New York, NY. Locksmiths adjust, troubleshoot, repair and install a wide variety of commercially manufactured locking devices including combination locks which are typically installed in such security units as safes, vaults, cabinets and chests.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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 identification 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 during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Being able to install, maintain and repair a variety of locking devices and their component parts; cutting keys, changing combination locks and locking devices by picking, manipulating or drilling; installing, repairing or replacing building hardware including door closers, locks, hinges, etc.; planning and laying out work; and preparing diagrams to identify dimensions or parts requirements.
• Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit.
• Your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Performs 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.
• Performs 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.
• Maintains master key records and generating master key systems for each type of locking encountered.
• Services and changes combinations on safes and vaults.
• Maintains security and locks for narcotic storage and medication storage.
• Installs and maintains window and door lock mechanisms.
• Inspects, repairs and installs 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.
• Removes foreign objects from locks, such as matches, chewing gum, etc.
• Picks or otherwise defeating or bypassing locks when keys are lost or lock is inoperable, improvising and applying neutralization techniques that do not damage the locking devices and security containers or doors during lockout situation.
• Determines the application for installing and maintaining electronic locks and keying devices.
• Programs electronic locks to function within the parameters of the application, using lock specific hardware and software.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic locks and keying devices using electronic test and repair equipment.
• Determines, installs and maintains the correct door closer for a door size, weight, swing and operation.
• Troubleshoots and repairs or overhauls various types of door closures.
• Performs related duties as required.

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.
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What This Job Offers

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