The employee will serve as a Locksmith, at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, in New York, NY. Locksmiths adjust, troubleshoot, repair and install a wide variety of commercially manufactured locking devices including combination locks which are typically installed in such security units as safes, vaults, cabinets and chests.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Performs maintenance, preventative maintenance, installation and repair of a variety of locking and latching devices, door closures, battery operated alarms and miscellaneous door, window and cabinetry hardware. Performs master keying, pinning, re-keying and changing mechanical locking devices, i.e., removable core, interchangeable core, key in knob, key in lever, cylindrical and mortise locks and deadbolts.
Maintains master key records and generating master key systems for each type of locking encountered. Services and changes combinations on safes and vaults. Maintains security and locks for narcotic storage and medication storage. Installs and maintains window and door lock mechanisms.
Inspects, repairs and installs all types and functions of locks throughout the medical center including doors, decks, lockers, cabinets, hinges and sliding doors, padlocks, electric panel locks and safety locks, tubular cylindrical, combination on emergency basis. Removes foreign objects from locks, such as matches, chewing gum, etc.
Picks or otherwise defeating or bypassing locks when keys are lost or lock is inoperable, improvising and applying neutralization techniques that do not damage the locking devices and security containers or doors during lockout situation. Determines the application for installing and maintaining electronic locks and keying devices. Programs electronic locks to function within the parameters of the application, using lock specific hardware and software.
Troubleshoots and repairs electronic locks and keying devices using electronic test and repair equipment. Determines, installs and maintains the correct door closer for a door size, weight, swing and operation. Troubleshoots and repairs or overhauls various types of door closures. Performs related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $33.25 – $38.85/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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