Locksmith

Incumbent is assigned to the Durham VA Medical Center System Facility Maintenance Unit. Perform various duties incidental to the maintenance - repair and installation of lock hardware. Assignments include the performance of visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for - and the performance of - repair work on a level of difficulty and responsibility within the locksmith trade.

Incumbent is assigned to the Durham VA Medical Center System Facility Maintenance Unit. Perform various duties incidental to the maintenance - repair and installation of lock hardware. Assignments include the performance of visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for - and the performance of - repair work on a level of difficulty and responsibility within the locksmith trade.

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/01/2026.

EXPERIENCE:

A specific length of training and experience is required - and a Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL) certification - 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
- Repair Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.

- Peace Corps
- Ameri Corps) 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 assignments involve standing - climbing - bending - and occasional work in cramped and awkward positions. Work frequently requires stooping - stretching - bending - working off ladders - and kneeling for long periods of time. The incumbent must have necessary finger dexterity to effect necessary repairs and work with hand tools. He/she must have good color discrimination to build complex cores for locksmith.

Working Conditions:

Work assignments may be outside or inside - on elevated structures - and in cramped areas. The incumbent may occasionally work in contaminated areas where exposure to infectious disease is possible - such as patient rooms - exam - surgical and procedure rooms. The incumbent is subject to discomfort from use of face masks and personal…