This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings (HOB), Tenant Services Division, Carpentry Branch. Locksmith Worker and assists Locksmiths to install, repair, test and modify locking devices on doors, desks, storage compartments, safes and other secured locations. Incumbent receives training on both mechanical and electronic locking devices to accomplish special security requirements.
The positions are Temporary for the 120th House Office Buildings Congressional Moves. This position may be used to fill Day and Night shifts. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory. Shifts and Hours will be determined and or changed based on Operational Needs of Management.
Duties: Adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs and installs 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. Performs the full repair cycle of locating trouble, disassembly, repair, cleaning, reassembly and reinstallation of a wide variety of makes and models of locking devices.
Independently plan techniques to be used and apply judgment in the selection of tools and accepted trade practices to troubleshoot and neutralize lockouts. Make operational tests to determine the extent and location of malfunctions, repair, replace or fabricate defective parts. In addition, some Locksmiths at this level establish master key coding systems. Installs standard locking devices.
Installs and repairs commercial lock devices including combination locks in safes and cabinets. As needed, reworks locks to improve or provide new functions and capabilities. Troubleshoots and identifies malfunctioning components. Effects repairs as required. As requested, makes new keys for locks from duplicates. Installs and repairs electronic security locks on Senators' office doors and meeting rooms. As requested, determines if locks have been tampered with.
Uses vendor schematics in the installation and repair of such locks. Troubleshoots lockouts involving electronic locks. Replaces components as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
There is no educational requirement.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted.
As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
Charmain.Thomas@aoc.gov · 202.615.4198
This position is with Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch.
The posted pay range is $31.2 – $36.24/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-18.
This is a This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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