Locksmith

Skookum•Bremerton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. The company is seeking a skilled and reliable Locksmith to support secure, efficient operations across campus. In this role, the Locksmith will install, repair, and maintain a variety of locking systems, including safes, vaults, electronic access controls, and master key setups. Responsibilities include responding to service calls, troubleshooting issues, and helping ensure facility safety through expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. The work performed by the Locksmith is crucial for keeping everything running smoothly.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma/GED required.
3-5 years of Locksmith Experience.
Required to possess, or obtain within one month of hire, certification to service and maintain GSA containers and locking devices.
Hands-on experience in commercial, institutional, or government locksmithing, including installation, maintenance, and repair of locks, door hardware, and access control systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and key schedules.
Skilled in master key systems, lock rekeying, and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic locking devices.
Familiarity with security protocols and procedures in military or high-security environments.
A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
Satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship is furnished (per government contract).
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain commercial lockable hardware such as doors, automatic electric doors, and magnetic keying systems to ensure the safety of facilities.
Fabricate minor parts from raw stock and install, maintain, repair, clean, re-pack, and adjust all makes and types of door closures.
Examine the locking mechanism and install new units or disassemble units and replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, or repair them by filing, drilling, chiseling, and grinding.
Open door locks by moving the lock pick in the cylinder, or open safe locks by listening to lock sounds or by drilling.
Make new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machine.
Provide and install lock cores, re-core and re-pin locks, manufacture keys, change lock combinations (including safes, GSA containers, electronic locks, entry controls, HIPAA storage locations and furniture), emergency access services for lock devices for which the combination or key is not available and maintenance and repair/battery replacement to Card Key Locks.
Change combination by inserting new or repaired tumblers into lock.
Establish key systems for buildings.
Set combination locks on vaults, open locks, and make new keys by code for buildings.
Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
Clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate, and service equipment used in the performance of duties.
Order and maintain an inventory of all materials necessary to complete the work order.
Maintain manual and electronic work order records.