Summary The employee serves as Locksmith within the Facilities Management Service, Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. Employee is responsible to WS-4749-10 Maintenance Supervisor. The Locksmith will be responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of repairing, overhauling, modifying, testing and installing a variety of locking devices, Access Control Systems, desks, compartments, safes, vaults and other secured locations. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct daily maintenance, repairs and upkeep of all described access control systems. Work on physical security locking systems. Use special drilling equipment to neutralize lockouts. Prepare reports for submission to security when tampering or surreptitious entry is detected. Verify installation, connections and operations of all Physical Access Control Systems. Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all inoperable components to facilitate communication between subsystems and security management systems. Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM or Sunday to Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM or Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Exact Schedule to be discussed during interview process and may be adjusted to meet facility/department needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD07479-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment 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 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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 or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/30/2026. 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, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without 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: Work at this level may require lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 23 kilograms (50 pounds) and heavier weights with assistance. The locksmith frequently stand, stoop, bend, kneel and work in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware o-site. Must be physically fit as work involving lifting, pulling, climbing, crawling, working with hands over head, working in confined areas, and using arm and back muscles. They must possess ability to be on feet for long periods either standing, walking, working off ladder, or staging materials, and lifting equipment. The employee may assist in moving heavy cabinets and security containers. Safes weigh in access of 1000 lbs, in setting up work equipment and in completing assignments. Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license. Occasional driving and commercial traveling may be required. Working Conditions: Work at this level is normally done inside areas that are well lighted, heated and ventilated. Occasionally work is done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. Employee in some cases may work in hot, humid, confined space around equipment and systems associated with facilities and access controls. The locksmith are exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises and possibility of burns while using acetylene torches, brazing torches, and soldering irons. In patient care areas, PPE may be required to include a respirator/PAPR as to protect against potential air or bloodborne pathogens. The employee will be assigned to either the ride-out team or recovery team during hurricanes or other extreme weather events. Education There is no education requirement for this announcement. Additional Information 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.
