Locksmith Journey, King Veterans Home - Limited-term Employment

Locksmith Journey, King Veterans Home - Limited-term Employment Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the needs of the facility are met. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs "Join our team and honor Wisconsin’s veterans.” The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is recruiting for a limited-term employment (LTE) Locksmith Journey, to join our Buildings and Grounds team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and spouses of veterans. Our facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O’Lakes, off Highway 10, between Stevens Point and Appleton, Wisconsin. Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Building/Grounds Superintendent, this position ensures that locks, doors and security systems at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) comply with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable fire and safety codes. The incumbent independently installs, repairs, replaces, re‑keys, and adjusts mechanical and electronic locks and electronic access control systems; fabricates and installs related door components and hardware; performs a variety of inspections, adjustments and repairs to buildings and grounds; makes minor repairs such as window glass and/or screen replacements; and performs other maintenance tasks as assigned. The Locksmith‑Journey works in member residences and staff‑occupied spaces and must interact professionally. The incumbent possesses working knowledge of access control software, and practices safe shop and field procedures at all times. Duties Install and maintain key‑in‑knob locks, key duplication, issuance, and inventory. Install and maintain hard‑wired, battery‑powered, and self‑energy‑generating locksets. Work with vaults, safes, and electronic locks with proxy readers. Fabricate and install access control systems and related door components and hardware. Perform minor general maintenance such as window glass and screen replacements. Conduct inspections, adjustments, and repairs to buildings and grounds. Compensation Starting wage for Locksmith‑Journey is $20.55 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. Locksmith‑Journey LTE is in pay schedule-pay range 03‑11. For current or eligible former state employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire. Benefits This position does not offer employee benefits. LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits. Requirements Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre‑employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test. Due to the nature of the position, a criminal background check will be conducted prior to offer of employment. Qualifications Have Journeyman certification and/or higher education as locksmith. Have experience maintaining inventory. Have experience with panic bars. Have experience using computers and computerized key management systems. Have experience replacing, re‑pinning, and opening locks by other means in both traditional key locks and electronic locking systems. Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. EEO Statement The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Wisconsin