The Locksmith serves as Locksmith within the Facilities Management Service, Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) in Orlando, FL. This will include travel in between Orlando Sites of care in order to perform routine and preventive maintenance related to job duties.
Major duties and responsibilities include: Ensures that operation, maintenance and repair of all described technical security aspects of building and facilities. Serves as an expert in the area of physical security locking systems and physical access control systems capabilities and functions, working closely with management in determining the most suitable security containers and locking devices to be used in solving unique security problems.
Services a wide variety of commonly used locks, and the functions they perform involve repairing, replacing or fabricating parts covered by manufacturer parts catalogs and specifications and apply a broad knowledge of the functions and capabilities of commercially manufactured locking devices. Erects or suspends scaffolding in the performance of duties and is responsible for the proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Ensures that all tools and equipment are properly functioning and are safe for use. Constructs necessary dust barriers and/or block off areas as needed for the safety and protection of patients, staff, visitors, and equipment. Ensures that the job site is clean of all debris and equipment upon the completion of work. Assists other maintenance personnel with other or similar trade assignments.
Maintains, repairs, and installs a variety of electronically controlled locking devices throughout medical facility and clinics that are integral to the access control system. Reviews incoming Federal Regulations and VA directives to ensure compliance with these directives in the day-to day operations of security container maintenance.
Performs ongoing inspections of security containers and related physical access control equipment, as required, for evidence of surreptitious penetration or tampering. Inspects security containers received through supply sources to ensure suitability for intended use and for evidence of secretive tampering or modification. Inspects security containers returned to service from storage to determine fitness for intended use.
Installs or oversees the modification of safes, vaults, and other items of security equipment to meet specifications when modification orders are received from higher Federal regulations Special Security. Recommends disposal of unfit security containers and related physical security equipment.
Uses complex Mas-Hamilton analysis methods, binary mathematical formulas to find bit failures in computer chips and defects in splicing of fiber optical cables necessary to open locked safes, vaults, and containers that fail to operate normally. Uses manipulation procedures or special drilling equipment to neutralize lockouts. Prepares reports for submission to security when tampering or secretive entry is detected.
Repairs or technically oversees the repair of security items in accordance with current directive prior to return to service. Works closely with law enforcement, security managers, and action officers in determining the most suitable locking devices to be used in solving specific security problems. Verifies installation, connections, and operations of all Physical Access Control System (PACS) components. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 11:00pm-7:30am or Sunday to Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 11:00pm-7:30am or Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 11:00pm- 7:30am NOTE: Exact work schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview and may be adjusted to meet the facility/dept needs. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $27.92 – $32.64/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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