What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locksmith position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
This position is located in the Facilities Engineering Service of the VA Medical Center in Durham - NC
Qualifications
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The locksmith stands - stoops - bends - kneel and work in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. In addition - the locksmith may be required to lift security containers weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds) and heavier weights with assistance. The Locksmith frequently stands - stoops - bends - kneels and works in awkward positions while installing - repairing and modifying locks. Required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The work is normally done inside in areas that are well lighted - heated and ventilated. Occasionally work is done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The locksmiths are exposed to the possibility of cuts - scrapes and bruises. In addition - both positions are exposed to the possibility of burns while using acetylene torches - brazing torches - and soldering irons. The Locksmith's work is normally done inside in areas that are well lighted - heated and ventilated. Occasionally work is done outside in inclement weather or in areas that area drafty and poorly lighted. Locksmith is exposed to the possibility of cuts - scrapes and bruises. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position - the job element method is used to match what you - the applicant - can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge - skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge - skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required - your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.
Duties
This position is located in the Facilities Engineering Service of the VA Medical Center in Durham - NC
Qualifications
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The locksmith stands - stoops - bends - kneel and work in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. In addition - the locksmith may be required to lift security containers weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds) and heavier weights with assistance. The Locksmith frequently stands - stoops - bends - kneels and works in awkward positions while installing - repairing and modifying locks. Required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The work is normally done inside in areas that are well lighted - heated and ventilated. Occasionally work is done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The locksmiths are exposed to the possibility of cuts - scrapes and bruises. In addition - both positions are exposed to the possibility of burns while using acetylene torches - brazing torches - and soldering irons. The Locksmith's work is normally done inside in areas that are well lighted - heated and ventilated. Occasionally work is done outside in inclement weather or in areas that area drafty and poorly lighted. Locksmith is exposed to the possibility of cuts - scrapes and bruises. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position - the job element method is used to match what you - the applicant - can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge - skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge - skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required - your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.
Duties
- The Locksmith is responsible for maintenance and repair of the total lock system at the VA Medical Center
- Major duties and responsibilities will include: Performing 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
- Performing 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
- Maintaining master key records and generating master key systems for each type of locking encountered
- Servicing and changing combinations on safes and vaults
- Maintaining security and locks for narcotic storage and medication storage
- Installing and maintaining window and door lock mechanisms
- Inspecting - repairing - and installing 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 in as much as all locks must be in good repair in the medical center
- Removing foreign objects from locks - such as matches - chewing gum - etc.
- Picking 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 situations
- Determining the application for installing and maintaining electronic locks and keying devices
- Programming electronic locks to function within the parameters of the application - using lock specific hardware and software
- Troubleshooting and repairing electronic locks and keying devices using electronic test and repair equipment
- Determining - installing - and maintaining the correct door closer for a door size - weight - swing and operation
- Troubleshooting and repairing or overhauling various types of door closures
- Performing related duties as required
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Screen-Out: The ability to perform the duties of the Locksmith without more than normal supervision
- Related experience includes: installing - maintaining - and repairing 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.
Salary : $28 - $33