The incumbent serves as a Locksmith for the Seattle VA Medical Center, Facilities Maintenance Shops in Seattle, WA.
Coordinates with the supervisor and police to discuss special locking requirements and determine suitable locks to be utilized in solving security problems. Improvises trade techniques to adapt locking mechanisms for uses to which they were not specifically designed, to hamper or prevent the use of standard neutralization techniques. Determines whether locking devices have been tampered with and provides professional documentation to the Police Service as required.
Makes independent judgments in determining work sequence, selection and use of trade tools, and techniques applied. May be required to provide technical assistance and guidance to other staff at any Puget Sound Healthcare remote location. Performs visual and operational checks to locate trouble sources and determine the best methods of correcting problems. Removes locks, disassembles, and detects worn or damaged parts. i.e.
broken springs, jammed pins, bent discs, broken tail pieces, rust and corrosion. Lubricates and cleans parts, straightens bent parts, replaces broken parts, reassembles, tests, and reinstalls devices. Keys and rekeys locks by using standard key coding practices to conform to station policy and VA criteria.
Maintains blank keys of all known locking devices, cuts keys required for issue and replacement as required; does not maintain "extra" keys, precut keys, or discarded turned-in keys. Carefully monitors the key accountability system. Maintains master keying plans for the facility. Install's, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs locks in doors, desks. office furniture, cabinets, safes and other units as required by approved work orders only.
Makes necessary alterations to locking mechanisms and units to assure correct fit. Places escutcheon and face plates on doors to change size of existing holes, measures precisely and cuts off excess spindles, changes position of spline key to reverse lock case direction. Responsible for the installation, programming, maintenance of all type of combination locks, both standard and electronic.
Install's panic hardware, closers, hinges and other miscellaneous door and cabinet hardware. Picks or neutralizes looks as required in emergency situation 'When keys are unavailable, removes broken keys from key ways, corrects doors sag by tightening hinges to bring locking components into proper alignment, and makes minor adjustments to door closures/coordinators to ensure proper locking alignment.
Maintains materials and full set of tools and equipment Requisitions and stocks all supplies required In performance of duty. Works with computer to ensure that necessary Information Is on file pertaining 1o key issues to Include area designation and to program key control systems .(Proximity alarms and Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) and Site Master).
Develops and maintains a special key hardware system for use In special areas such as mental health, meeting all special requirements for these areas. Works closely with the Safety Department on ensuring al equipment is in compliance with the latest VA requirements for these environments. Has a working knowledge of all types of electronic security locking devices for basic maintenance and repair.
Incumbent has the ability to program look related software, transfer data to off-line electronic locks using PDA or a computer, generates electronic reports, lock & key audits, and maintains electronic records. Must have a good working knowledge required of architectural trades for the construction, maintenance and repair of a commercial or institutional building. Must have knowledge of ceramic tile.
vinyl wall covering, plaster walls and ceilings, vinyl floor tile, various metals and suspended lay-in ceilings. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD40749A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
harilyn.sargent@va.gov · 206-225-6485
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $34.83 – $40.63/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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