Locksmith (Motor Vehicle Operator)

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 (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Locksmith tasks.

I am skilled in the installation, repair, and/or maintenance of installed lock systems. I can repair or fabricate parts for locks, safes, vaults, etc. I can make duplicate bit, flute steel, cylinder and double-sided keys by impression or duplication methods. I am skilled in the operation of key machines in cutting delicate keys and buffer in smoothing edges. I can ensure that proper safety equipment is used. I can repair or replace portions of jambs due to break-ins.

I can repair or replace hinges and door closures to ensure proper closing and locking of doors. I can paint and touch up doors due to break-ins or when neutralization of lock occurs. I can modify doors to fit proper locking device. I keep supervisor informed of status of work projects.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work assignments requires standing, stooping, bending and moderate lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with assistance.

Work also requires extremely close visual examination, and repair of minute parts, necessitating use of small instruments to accomplish assignments.

01Working Conditions

Works inside and outside and is exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, bumps, electrical shock, burns, and the prevailing weather conditions. Exposed to metal cuttings, power tools, saws, drills, etc. Wears protective equipment as required.

Serves as Locksmith in a shop setting void of technical supervision, with responsibility for continuity of shop operations.,Coordinate activities of the shop and establishes work priorities in accomplishment of locksmith activities for Fort Jackson.,Repair, overhaul, replaces and install all types of key locks in or on building structures, to include key in knob, rim mortise, switch, mail boxes, cams and pad locks.,Set up master systems determining by mathematical computation the number of different keys and cutes to be made.,Responsible for the installation, trouble shooting, repair and maintenance of electronic keying devices (continuation below),(Continuation) which requires knowledge of electrical circuitry, electrical principles and formulas and their practical application to the equipment and systems repaired.,Perform a variety of preventive maintenance and independent inspection, maintenance and repair of buildings, interior and exterior structure and related fixtures.,Repair, adjust, overhaul, remove, and replace door closures of various types including hydraulic and air pressure; replaces parts, installs new closures.