Locksmith Worker

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings (HOB), Tenant Services Division, Carpentry Branch. Locksmith Worker and assists Locksmiths to install, repair, test and modify locking devices on doors, desks, storage compartments, safes and other secured locations. Incumbent receives training on both mechanical and electronic locking devices to accomplish special security requirements.

The positions are Temporary for the 120th House Office Buildings Congressional Moves. This position may be used to fill Day and Night shifts. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory. Shifts and Hours will be determined and or changed based on Operational Needs of Management. Duties: Adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs and installs a wide variety of commercially manufactured locking devices including combination locks which are typically installed in such security units as safes, vaults, cabinets and chests. Performs the full repair cycle of locating trouble, disassembly, repair, cleaning, reassembly and reinstallation of a wide variety of makes and models of locking devices. Independently plan techniques to be used and apply judgment in the selection of tools and accepted trade practices to troubleshoot and neutralize lockouts. Make operational tests to determine the extent and location of malfunctions, repair, replace or fabricate defective parts. In addition, some Locksmiths at this level establish master key coding systems. Installs standard locking devices. Installs and repairs commercial lock devices including combination locks in safes and cabinets. As needed, reworks locks to improve or provide new functions and capabilities. Troubleshoots and identifies malfunctioning components. Effects repairs as required. As requested, makes new keys for locks from duplicates. Installs and repairs electronic security locks on Senators' office doors and meeting rooms. As requested, determines if locks have been tampered with. Uses vendor schematics in the installation and repair of such locks. Troubleshoots lockouts involving electronic locks. Replaces components as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

There is no educational requirement.