Locksmith
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is located within the Womack Medical Center in Fort Bragg, NC. Incumbent will perform a full range of locksmith functions and work closely with management in determining the most suitable locks to be utilized in solving their security needs/problems. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Major duties
Provide maintenance for locks, keys, and locking devices within a medical treatment facility (MTF) or surrounding clinics. Provide entry of malfunctioning locks within an MTF. Assist with implementing the key control plan for an organization. Modify and rework locking devices to accomplish special security objectives. Examine locking devices to determine if they have been tampered with to include disassembling the locks; closely inspecting locks for tool marks, abrasions, and misaligned parts. Repair, replace or fabricate parts covered by manufacturer parts catalogs and specifications for locking devices.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Locksmith ~ without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in performing the most difficult and complex locksmith installations or repairs for an organization; I am skilled in utilizing an automated system to determine hardware or repair needed on locking devices; I am skilled in providing entry when locks have malfunctioned; I am skilled in cleaning and/or installing various locking devices; I skilled in reworking locking devices based on accurate specifications of the device; I am skilled in independently fabricating parts for locking devices; I skilled in determining the most suitable locking device based on organizational need; I am skilled in developing drawings or diagrams which include dimensions, special part, or surface needed to manufacture or install locking devices. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work at this level seldom requires lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 7 kilograms (15 pounds). The locksmith workers frequently stand, stoop, bend, kneel and work in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. Locksmiths may be required to lift security containers weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds) and heavier weights with assistance. Working Conditions: Work at this level is normally done inside in areas that are well lighted, heated and ventilated. Occasionally work is done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The locksmith workers are exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises. Locksmiths are exposed to the possibility of burns while using acetylene torches, brazing torches, and soldering irons.
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