Locksmith

About This Role

This locksmith position involves repairing, overhauling, modifying, reworking, testing, and installing various locks on doors, desks, compartments, safes, and other security locations. The role is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services Division, Carpentry Branch.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of work in the installation, repair, maintenance, and modifications of a wide variety of commercial locking devices
• Serve as an expert in physical security locking systems, capabilities, and functions
• Work closely with building tenants, architects, and engineers to determine suitable security containers and locking devices
• Enforce a control system on all locks using an intricate coding system for cylinders for multiple users
• Develop a plan to afford maximum security with a minimum of keys
• Set up codes, using small and precision tools to make up coded locks and keys for all locks as required
• Keep records for all lock systems and be responsible for specified accountable property items
• Ensure safekeeping of master keys, codes, combinations, charts identifying location of locks, and similar items
• Perform maintenance and repair, developing tasks to be done at the beginning or during operations
• Keep records of materials used and time spent on projects
• Keep supervisor informed of status of work projects
• Make duplicate bit, flute steel, cylinder, and double-sided keys by impression or duplication methods
• Operate key machines in cutting delicate keys and buffer to smooth edges
• Assure that proper safety equipment is used and observe and enforce safety regulations
• Utilize a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all OSHA safety rules and regulations
• Receive training, either on the job or through classroom training, in the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Requirements

• Ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision

Important Details

• Schedule: 9:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. (hours may change due to operating needs of management)