The employee will serve as a Locksmith, at the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, in Walla Walla, WA. Locksmiths adjust, troubleshoot, repair and install 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.

Duties

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Performs 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. Performs 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. Maintains master key records and generating master key systems for each type of locking encountered. Services and changes combinations on safes and vaults. Maintains security and locks for narcotic storage and medication storage. Installs and maintains window and door lock mechanisms. Inspects, repairs and installs 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. Removes foreign objects from locks, such as matches, chewing gum, etc. Picks 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 situation. Determines the application for installing and maintaining electronic locks and keying devices. Programs electronic locks to function within the parameters of the application, using lock specific hardware and software. Troubleshoots and repairs electronic locks and keying devices using electronic test and repair equipment. Determines, installs and maintains the correct door closer for a door size, weight, swing and operation. Troubleshoots and repairs or overhauls various types of door closures. Performs related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized.

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT: When working in a shop, locksmith workers stand for extended periods while operating machines such as bench grinders, key cutter, combination equipment and drill presses. The work requires considerable bending, kneeling and stooping. When at a job site, strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials and other building and construction materials. Locksmith workers use manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. On-site work typically requires bending, stooping, crawling and climbing on ladders, scaffolding and occasionally rooftops. Workers may lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. WORK CONDITIONS: Some work is performed in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, grinders, drills and hazards associated with locksmithing and related power equipment. When working at job sites work is occasionally done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The employee may be exposed to the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. They are subject to cuts, bruises and scrapes. They use protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators and gloves. 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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Delilah Black
• Phone: 215-823-5800 X6491
• Email: [email protected]