The Locksmith position is responsible for installation, maintenance, and repairs of a wide variety of common and unique locking devices and systems that provide physical security to buildings, areas, and equipment. This position is located at the Audie L. Murphy VAMC in San Antonio, Texas within Engineering Service.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: -Sets up and maintains keying combinations for use on a four -tier locking systems for the various services of the hospital, starting with the grand master, service master, section master and individual lock combination, utilizing a six-pin lock core. -Responsible for installing the low-voltage power, including transformer installation and wiring. -Installation, maintenance, adjustment, and repair of door operating and securing devices. -Repair of door and door hardware. -Installs, pins, maintains and repairs a wide variety of locking devices, to include knob and lever with interchangeable or non-interchangeable cores, mortised locksets, mortise, and rim cylinders, both electrified and non-electrified and single and double deadlocks. -Works closely with the Police Service and Engineering Biomedical/Electronic shop to install, maintain, and repair electric and electronic locking devices that interconnect with various alarm and notification systems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling (1 hours); Pulling hand over hand (0.5 hours); Pushing (2 hours); Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (3 hours); Standing (2 hours); Kneeling (0.5 hours); Repeated bending (1 hours); Climbing, legs only (1 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental and Emotional Stability

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]