Summary This position is located in the Maintenance and Operations Section of the Engineering and Facilities Management Service at VA Northern California Healthcare System - Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, CA. The Locksmith performs a full range of duties associated with the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercially manufactured and mechanical locking devices, to include security devices found on doors, built-in closets and vaults, cabinets, and similar built-in items. Responsibilities *THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The Locksmith is responsible for applying knowledge of internal structures and operating characteristics in order to install, make repairs to, apply neutralization techniques to, and develop techniques for solving problems with such mechanical locking devices as mortise, rim, key-in-the-knob, dead bolt, padlock, emergency exits, electrically-operated latch bolt, dial combination, and up to 20-key push button combination locking systems with mechanical-interfacing capability features installed on doors in high security areas. Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Maintaining all locking devices and is familiar with the computer programs in coordination with the installations master key system Reworking and rekeying standard @type commercially manufactured and mechanical locking devices Repairing or replacing worn or damaged parts and components such as broken springs, jammed pins, bent discs, broken tail pieces, levers, latches, latch bolts, and knobs, or selects substitute replacement parts Changing combinations on door locks as required; improving and neutralizing locks which do not damage devices during lockout situations; and setting up and maintaining master key systems for various keyways using shop mathematics Using a variety of hand tools such as files, picks, tweezers, tension wrenches, pliers, chisels, hammers, screwdrivers, as well as powered tools common to the trade such as key cutting machine, coding machine, grinders, buffers, and electric drills Maintaining stock level of parts and components and fabricating parts and/or utilizing the services of sheet metal, machine, and electrical shop personnel in making parts that are required but not in stock Recommending most suitable locks to be used by customer including solving specific security problem Working with security staff in assuring that all additions, changes, or modifications will not affect the integrity of the master key system Installing door closer on metal and wood doors and floor @type closers on wood and glass doors Performing limited carpentry work, as required, prior to installation of locks or door closers Making duplicate and master keys by machine Obtaining signed key receipt from operating officials for all duplicates and master keys made Recording cost of materials, time involved and work performed upon completion of each job Performing other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications PHYSICAL EFFORT: Locksmithing seldom requires lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 15 pounds, but not to exceed 50 pounds. Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in an awkward position when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. Excellent hand and eye coordination is required in servicing locks. Periods of intense concentration are often necessary when working with delicate and/or complex locking situations. Must be very thorough and have a high degree of patience and tolerance for frustration. Light physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls of vehicles. Observes safety procedures to prevent damage to property and injury to self and others. WORK CONDITIONS: Locksmithing work is normally done inside in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Occasionally works outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, noise, dust, dirt, and bruises. 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, Repair Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 Additional Information Note: Per "Executive Order 14251: Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
