Employee performs all duties of a locksmith worker and is assigned to the Building and Maintenance Unit, Maintenance and Repair Section, Engineering Service, at the Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHS). Work includes duplicating, cutting keys and the keying and combination of locking mechanisms including computerized control system, editing and maintaining the facilities space file in DHCP and updating space changes.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of internal structure and operating characteristics of locking devices used at the Facility and of their working interrelationships with related components. Rework and refinish substitute parts and fabricating parts to close fit. Coordinate work with personnel of other shops and crafts. Demonstrate knowledge of the Millennium Online Access Control System or equivalent and be able to use the computer systems necessary for implementing of same. Cut keys required for issue and replacement as required, does not maintain "extra" keys. Ensures absolute key control and carefully monitor the key accountability system in use. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith Worker/PD071220 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/01/2024. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Knowledge of Specific Equipment, Machinery, Structure, or Components That Are InvolvedTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting 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: Work at this level seldom requires lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 7 kilograms (15 pounds). The locksmith worker frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels and works in awkward positions when installing and operating locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. Working Conditions: Employee works in a fully secured Lockshop containing all required tools, equipment and materials, and performs 60% of preliminary work therein. The remainder of the time spent working is in the field, both indoors and outdoors. Exposed to possibility of cuts, abrasion, scrapes and bruises, and the possibility of burns while using acetylene torches and soldering irons. Must wear face shield for protection when operating key cutting machine and electrical grinder. Employee must follow all safety precautions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Jimmie Shaw
• Phone: 407-631-1000 X17504
• Email: [email protected]