About This Role
Working as a locksmith on the Camp Lejeune team involves installing, repairing, modifying, and opening various locking mechanisms on doors, desks, compartments, mobile equipment, safes, and vaults. This role suits an experienced locksmith familiar with complex access and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Examine locking mechanisms
- Install new units or disassemble units and replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts or repair them by filing, drilling, chiseling, and grinding
- Open door locks by moving a lock pick in the cylinder or open safe locks by listening to lock sounds or drilling
- Install, repair, and maintain commercial lockable hardware, such as doors, automatic electric doors, windows, lockers, and magnetic keying systems
- Produce and/or modify hardware for locks
- Make new keys and replace broken or lost keys
- Develop a biting list and maintain a master key system
- Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service
- Assist and serve as backup to other Structural shop employees
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Knowledge of the practices and procedures of the methods, materials, and tools used in the locksmith trade, including complex access and control systems
- Knowledge of all types of locks, fastening devices, and related hardware
- Working knowledge of electrical locking and security systems and devices
- Understanding of applicable code requirements, including those regulations pertaining to fire exits and door hardware
- Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in both rough and finished carpentry in commercial/industrial settings
- Knowledge of applicable building and safety code requirements
- Knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment
- Knowledge of building architectural/structural elements, including alterations and repairs
- Adaptable and flexible in work situations
- Practice workplace safety in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of locksmith experience
- Valid DL compliant with REAL ID Act or willing and able to obtain one
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Overtime, nights, and weekends availability
- U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations
Benefits
- Annual increases to wages and allowance
- Paid time off: vacation, sick, and federal holidays
- Non-seasonal, steady work
- Generous benefits package consistent with Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Insurance allowance
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Term Life Insurance
- Safety allowance
- Uniforms
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
- Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
- Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
- Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
- May be required to work at extreme heights
- Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions
- Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About the Company
EMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics. The company's goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment, consistently delivering cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service. EMI has successfully performed over 60 service contracts and has a team of over 250 professionals, administrative, and trades personnel deployed in various locations throughout the United States.
