Locksmith

Description:

This position performs a full range of duties associated with the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercially manufactured and mechanical locking devices, to include security devices found on doors, built-in closets and vaults, cabinets, and similar built-in items, as well as their working relationship with various security systems, such as monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms, sensors and other related items located in the medical center. Position aligns under Facilities Management.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/30/2024.

EXPERIENCE: 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: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Inspect Instruct Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Measuring Instruments Production Support Service Technical Practices Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: Locksmithing seldom requires lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 15 pounds, but not to exceed 50 pounds. Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in an awkward position when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. Excellent hand and eye coordination is required in servicing locks. Periods of intense concentration are often necessary when working with delicate and/or complex locking situations. Must be very thorough and have a high degree of patience and tolerance for frustration.

Light physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls of vehicles. Observes safety procedures to prevent damage to property and injury to self and others.

Working Conditions: Locksmithing work is normally done inside in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Occasionally works outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, noise, dust, dirt, and bruises. Drives vehicle in all types of weather and is exposed to the possibility of accidents. The operator is required to work outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicles. The operator is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles.