Locksmith

As a Locksmith, you will repair, overhaul, modify, test, and install locking devices and their working interrelationship with monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms, sensors and other related items which make up a complete security or surveillance system. Position is with Public Buildings Service, White House Service Center, located in Washington, DC. We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Modifies and reworks locking devices to accomplish special security objectives designed to work in conjunction with other components and equipment to form a complete security or surveillance system. Performs the full installation and repair cycle on commercially manufactured locking devices, as well as reworking of locks to improve or provide new structural or functional capabilities. Performs preventive maintenance on all security type containers such as safes, vaults, and combination file cabinets by detecting malfunctions of the locking mechanism and at the same time removing and replacing unserviceable locks, or restoring repairable locks to operating condition by disassembling, cleaning, and replacing worn, bent, or broken parts. Makes new keys from duplications, impressions, and key codes from a variety of key blanks. When a pattern is available, place the pattern inside the key cutting machine and trace a new key according to pattern. When key codes are available, use key combinations in duplicating keys. When neither pattern key nor code is available, removes cylinder and measures the length of pin tumblers and then manufactures new key by these dimensions or makes the key by impression method, inserting blank key in lock, obtaining impression from the pins, making file cuts and encodes by applying key gauge to the cuts made. If no blanks are available, use a duplicating machine with milling attachments to cut broaches or shoulders to tolerance. Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders. Reviews work order requirements to determine the work sequence and selection and use of trade tools and techniques to be applied.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job. Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Perform work inside and outside and in dirty, greasy, and noisy conditions. You will be exposed to hazards of electrical shock, burns, cuts, bruises, dust, and other injuries. You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions. Lift, carry, and/or move objects, which requires moderately heavy physical efforts. You will be required to carry, set up, and work on ladders and/or scaffolding. You will also be subject to noise, minor burns, electric shocks, cuts and bruises, and other injuries. Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions. Shift work and/or overtime may be required.