Locksmith

Summary This position serves as Locksmith within the Facilities Management Service - Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) in Orlando, FL. This will include traveling between Orlando sites of care to perform routine and preventive maintenance related to job duties. Qualifications Driver's License: A current valid state-issued driver's license is required for this position. Physical Effort: Work at this level requires lifting or carrying items weighing in excess of 23 kilograms (50 pounds) and heavier weights with assistance. The locksmith frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels, and works in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. Must be physically fit as work involves lifting, pulling, climbing, crawling, working with hands overhead, working in confined areas, and using arm and back muscles. Must possess ability to be on feet for long periods either standing, walking, working off ladder, or staging materials and lifting equipment. Incumbent may assist in moving heavy cabinets and security containers. Safes weigh over 1000 lbs in setting up work equipment and completing assignments. Work Conditions: Work at this level is normally done inside well‑lit, heated, and ventilated areas. Occasionally work is done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lit. Incumbent may work in hot, humid, confined spaces around equipment and systems associated with facilities and access controls. Locksmiths are exposed to cuts, scrapes, bruises, and the 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 to protect against potential air or bloodborne pathogens. The incumbent will be assigned to either the ride‑out team or recovery team during hurricanes or other extreme weather events. Assessment: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM federal wage system qualifications. Qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen‑out element (WG‑2 and higher only). The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. Experience must be documented on resume with month and year start/end dates. Volunteer experience is considered. You will be rated on the following job elements: Equipment assembly, installation, repair; interpret instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading); measuring instruments; technical practices (electrical, electronic); troubleshooting; use and maintain tools and equipment. Job Elements Assessment Applicants 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 (Electrical, Electronic) Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Duties Ensure operation, maintenance and repair of all described technical security aspects of building and facilities. Serve as an expert in the area of physical security locking systems and physical access control systems capabilities and functions, working closely with management in determining the most suitable security containers and locking devices. Services a wide variety of commonly used locks and the functions they perform, involving repairing, replacing or fabricating parts covered by manufacturer parts catalogs and specifications and applying a broad knowledge of the functions and capabilities of commercially manufactured locking devices. Erects or suspends scaffolding in the performance of duties and is responsible for the proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment. Ensures that all tools and equipment are properly functioning and are safe for use. Constructs necessary dust barriers and/or block off areas as needed for the safety and protection of patients, staff, visitors, and equipment. Ensures that the job site is clean of all debris and equipment upon completion of work. Assists other maintenance personnel with other or similar trade assignments. Maintains, repairs, and installs a variety of electronically controlled locking devices throughout medical facilities and clinics that are integral to the access control system. Reviews incoming federal regulations and VA directives to ensure compliance with these directives in day‑to‑day operations of security container maintenance. Performs ongoing inspections of security containers and related physical access control equipment for evidence of surreptitious penetration or tampering. Inspects security containers received through supply sources to ensure suitability for intended use and for evidence of secretive tampering or modification. Inspects security containers returned to service from storage to determine fitness for intended use. Installs or oversees the modification of safes, vaults, and other items of security equipment to meet specifications when modification orders are received from higher Federal regulations special security. Recommends disposal of unfit security containers and related physical security equipment. Uses complex Mas‑Hamilton analysis methods – binary mathematical formulas to find bit failures in computer chips and defects in splicing of fiber optical cables necessary to open locked safes, vaults, and containers that fail to operate normally. Uses manipulation procedures or special drilling equipment to neutralize lockouts. Prepares reports for submission to security when tampering or secretive entry is detected. Repairs or technically oversees repair of security items in accordance with current directive prior to return to service. Works closely with law enforcement, security managers, and action officers in determining the most suitable locking devices to be used in solving specific security problems. Verifies installation, connections, and operations of all physical access control system (PACS) components. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 TOD for this position will be discussed during the interview and may be adjusted to meet the facility/dept needs. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. #J-18808-Ljbffr