What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESS Technician/Locksmith position at Chenega Global Protection?
Overview:
This posting is in anticipation of a future position.
Responsibilities:
The ESS Technician/Locksmith supports NASA’s Fairmont facility by maintaining multiple facility systems and handling all lock-and-key operations. Duties include installing and repairing mechanical/electronic locks, managing key control, performing emergency openings, changing safe combinations, issuing keys and padlocks, and maintaining accurate work order records.
This posting is in anticipation of a future position.
- Process key requests, verify authorization, prepare documentation, and distribute keys per established procedures.
- Maintain accountability of all master keys and assist with key audits and lost‑key incident reviews.
- Install, service, and coordinate removal of locks and safes, including changing combinations for safes and vaults.
- Provide locksmith support for critical assets, including lunar and planetary sample areas.
- Advise maintenance, engineering, operations, and security personnel on locking devices and keying materials.
- Maintain shop tools, equipment, and an inventory of spare parts for locksmith and security‑system work.
- Support, repair, and maintain intrusion detection and CCTV systems.
- Follow all safety, personnel, and departmental policies while completing assigned duties.
- Other duties as assigned
- Top Secret Clearance needed (not required to start).
- Ability to obtain Locksmith Certification and Safe & Vault Technician/Inspector Certification within predetermined time post-appointment.
- LENEL OnGuard Core and OnGuard Professional certifications (or ability to obtain).
- Knowledge of Physical Access Control Systems, including access‑level management, PACS programming, reporting, and video system administration
- Experience with repair, installation, and maintenance of electronic equipment, circuit boards, processors, chips, and related hardware/software.
- Understanding of telecommunications system operation, switching, control, and transmission.
- Completion of required NASA SATERN training, including annual IT security.