Locksmith

Summary ***THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026. This position is part of The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts (the Center). The incumbent will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and servicing of a wide variety of locking devices, door hardware, systems and security mechanisms on interior and exterior doors. Responsibilities - Installs, repairs, and services door hardware, mechanical and electronic locking systems, including cylindrical locks, mortise locks, deadbolts, magnetic locks, panic hardware, electric strikes, card access systems, biometric readers, and safe-lock mechanisms to ensure the security and functionality of doors, cabinets, vaults, and containers. - Plans, designs, and implements master key systems for multiple user levels, ensuring access control, minimizing key duplication, and supporting overall building security strategies. - Assist with physical security for door locking mechanisms needs during construction, renovation, or system upgrade projects, providing technical guidance and specifications on the selection, placement, and installation of locks, door hardware, and access control components. - Performs preventive maintenance on locks and associated hardware, ensuring they remain in proper working condition and extending their operational lifespan. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Qualifications EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below: 1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) (OPM Job Element 1) 2. Technical Practices (OPM Job Element 25-E) 3. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. (OPM Job Element 2-E) 4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (OPM Job Element 75-A) 5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (OPM Job Element 81) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job related factors. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Efforts and Working Conditions: Considerable physical effort is expended to maneuver large equipment such as safes, door hardware, key cutting machines, into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing more than 75 pounds to set up work and equipment needed to complete tasks. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large motors, compressors, condensers, chillers, switchboards, and transformers. Necessary repairs and installations may be made from ladders, scaffolding, lifts and platforms where the parts of systems worked are frequently in hard-to-reach places requiring stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for extended periods of time. Incumbent climbs ladders and must be able to climb stair towers greater than 100 feet. Accessing work sites often requires walking more than three miles throughout the day and stepping over objects. Incumbent works in confined areas such as attics, near ceilings, in utility corridors, etc. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, platforms and under floors and crawlspaces and where the systems and equipment worked are hard-to-reach. Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent works from various heights on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding. Duties are performed both inside and outside in weather conditions varying from hot, humid summer heat to below freezing winter temperatures. Incumbent is exposed to serious injury when working on energized circuits, adjacent to operating equipment, or from various heights. May be exposed to burns, cuts, bruises, smoke and fumes, flying particles when grinding or cutting, and may suffer discomfort when wearing hoods, goggles, and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Subject to electric shock and falls from ladders; injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment; discomfort from noise, fumes, and vibrations of equipment. Education Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are not suitable for core or situational telework, use the Center guidance during an emergency or natural disaster. Stipulations of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Work Schedule: This position requires a fixed work schedule Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; flexible work schedules will not be authorized. The incumbent may be required to work a schedule that includes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Incumbent may also be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and other shifts on an overtime basis with little or no prior notice. Miscellaneous: This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2463. The Center uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # TKC-26-DE-12949178HD using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.