Locksmith

Locksmith

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: $39.70/hr

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $11.41 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, 12 paid days vacation at start, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year, scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is seeking a skilled and reliable Locksmith to support secure, efficient operations across campus. In this role, you’ll install, repair, and maintain a variety of locking systems—from safes and vaults to electronic access controls and master key setups. You’ll respond to service calls, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure facility safety through expert craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• Install, repair, and maintain commercial lockable hardware such as doors, automatic electric doors, and magnetic keying systems.
• Fabricate minor parts from raw stock and install, maintain, repair, clean, re-pack, and adjust all makes and types of door closures.
• Examine locking mechanisms, install new units or disassemble units, replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, or repair them by filing, drilling, chiseling, and grinding.
• Open door locks by lock pick or open safe locks by listening to lock sounds or drilling. Make new or duplicate keys using key cutting machine.
• Provide and install lock cores, re-core and re-pin locks, manufacture keys, change lock combinations for safes, containers, electronic locks, entry controls, HIPAA storage locations and furniture, emergency access services for lock devices, maintenance and repair/battery replacement to card key locks.
• Change combination by inserting new or repaired tumblers into lock. Establish key systems for buildings.
• Set combination locks on vaults, open locks, and make new keys by code for buildings.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• Clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate, and service equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Order and maintain an inventory of all materials necessary to complete the work order.
• Maintain manual and electronic work order records.
• This position may be subject to call-back availability based on operational needs.

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of Locksmith experience.
• Certification to service and maintain GSA containers and locking devices (obtained within one month of hire).
• Hands-on experience in commercial, institutional, or government locksmithing, including installation, maintenance, and repair of locks, door hardware, and access control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and key schedules.
• Skilled in master key systems, lock rekeying, and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic locking devices.
• Familiarity with security protocols and procedures in military or high-security environments.

• Must be able to lift or move up to 70 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time.
• May require kneeling, walking, standing, climbing in and out of vehicles, and up/down stairs.
• Must persevere under pressure for extended periods.

• A valid state driver’s license required with ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL
  -compliant driver’s license or acceptable alternative such as a U.S passport or military .
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. Background check and E-Verify will be conducted.

Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Tessera participates in E-Verify.