Locksmith, Grade 18

Salary : $62,328.00 - $98,322.00 Annually
Location : 1451 Seven Locks Rd Rockville MD 20854
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2026-00347
Department: Department of General Services
Division: DGS 36 Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $62,328 to $98,322 , based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE

The Department of General Services, (DFM) delivers operational and mission critical services 24 hours a day seven days a week on behalf of County residents and Montgomery County Government. DFM manages over 400 County buildings, ensuring they are maintained at the highest level to provide a comfortable environment for employees and the public.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of General Services is currently recruiting fora skilled and qualified Locksmith to maintain and control the keying systems for Montgomery County facilities. This individual will be experienced at installing, repairing, and maintaining all types of residential and commercial locks, including electronic, card key, mechanical locks.

If selected the incumbent must be able to respond to lock related after-hours emergency service calls and severe weather watch/warning emergencies when called.
What You'll Be Doing

• Install, repair, and maintain all types of mechanical and electrical door, window, and equipment locks.
• Use lock picking tools and equipment to open all types of mechanical and combination locks including touch key and keypad. Much of the work performed is done during working hours and the incumbent must be competent to perform these duties with minimal interruption to normal business activities.
• Work with consultants, security, builders, contractors or other facilities personnel concerning the proper locks to choose for facilities.
• Install, repair and adjust all types of door panic hardware, door closers, door pivots on aluminum/glass doors and locks in compliance with building and fire codes, ensuring that all locks and panic bars operate properly.
• Manage an extensive key control system which includes indexing and filing grand master, master and control keys for all facility locks.

• Make copies of master keys for authorized personnel and maintain records of keys filed and issued.
• Manage commercial and security locks in all County facilities and buildings including police stations and correctional facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Three (3) years skilled experience in the Locksmith trade.
Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Physical Ability: Ability to stand for long periods; frequently crouch, bend, or stoop; carry weights of twenty-five (25) - fifty (50) pounds; and occasionally work outdoors in all types of weather.
Special Requirements: Applicant must possess personal integrity as determined by an investigation conducted by the Montgomery County Government and be qualified for bonding.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

3 years of experience with commercial and security locks.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.


Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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What is your highest level of completed education?

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• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

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How many years of skilled experience in the Locksmith trade do you have?

• Less than 1 year or No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years of Experience
• 5 Years of Experience
• 6 Years of Experience
• 7+ Years of Experience

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Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?

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Do you have the ability to stand for long periods of time, frequently crouch, bend, or stoop; carry weights of twenty-five (25) - fifty (50) pounds; and occasionally work outdoors in all types of weather?

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• No

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How many years of experience do you have working with commercial and security locks?

• No Experience
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• 2 Years of Experience
• 3 or more Years of Experience

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