Summary This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA Loma Linda Health Care System, Loma Linda, CA, in the Facilities Management Service serving as the Medical Center's Locksmith. The primary purpose of this Locksmith position is the installation, and maintenance of various mechanical and electronic security hardware. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Repairing, overhauls, modifies, tests and installs a variety of locking devices found on doors, and other secured locations throughout medical center; Maintaining security and locks for control medication carts; Duplicating keys and key locking mechanisms systems involving varying @types of locks and keyways; Installing and maintaining window and door lock mechanisms; Installing devices with features such as dual locking capabilities, mechanical interaction with timing mechanisms, combination locks or actuating mechanisms; Determining the application for installing and maintaining electronic locks and keying devices; Troubleshooting and repairing electronic locks and keying devices using electronic test and repair equipment; Determining, installing, and maintaining the correct door closer for a door size, weight, swing and operation; Troubleshooting and repairing or overhauling various @types of door closures; Maintaining records and logs for lock systems, key assignments, and related equipment; Determining components causing malfunctions or invalid readings; Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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 identification 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: Seldom requires lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 7 kilograms (15 pounds).Work assignments require standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling for prolonged periods and working in cramped and awkward positions. An incumbent is required to lift items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds and heavier weights with assistance. WORK CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated. Occasionally, work is done outside in inclement weather or in drafty and poorly lighted areas. Exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, and brusies. Exposure to the possibility of burns while using acetylene torches, brazing torches and soldering irons. 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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 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.
