Locksmith

Blue Line Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Line Search Group is seeking a locksmith for the Atlanta VA Healthcare System Facility Maintenance Unit. You will perform maintenance, repair and installation of lock hardware, conduct visual examinations and tests to determine repair needs, and support the entire Atlanta VA Medical Health Care System.

The role requires setting up master key systems, procuring parts, removing and repairing locks, opening keyed locks, cutting keys, troubleshooting devices, and installing electronic locks and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required to apply.
• Pre-employment background/security investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• REAL ID or acceptable ID required after 2025.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination program required.

Responsibilities

• Set up master keys systems (day-key, master, grand master).
• Procure parts for locks per Homeland Security and VA rules.
• Remove, disassemble, repair, and replace locks.
• Open keyed locks by impressioning or picking.
• Cut and issue keys.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning locks and electronic devices.
• Install and repair various locksets and door hardware.
• Install electronic key devices and readers (V-Series, Hirsch).
• Inspect locks on vaults and safes; investigate tampering.

Skills

Locksmithing

Lock hardware

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Tools

Best Electronics V-Series

Hirsch Electronics

Electronic locks

Job description

Summary

Incumbent is assigned to the Atlanta VA Healthcare System Facility Maintenance Unit. Perform various duties incidental to the maintenance, repair and installation of lock hardware. Assignments include the performance of visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, repair work on a level of difficulty and responsibility within the locksmith trade. Provide support and travel to the entire Atlanta VA Medical Health Care System.

Duties

• Sets up master systems (day-key, master and /or grand master)
• Procures parts and supplies needed for repairs to all types of locks and locking devices to maintain security as mandated by Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and VA requirements, as outlined in VA Handbook 0730/04
• Removing locks from doors disassembling repairing and replacing
• Opening various types of keyed locks by making impressions, picking or other locksmith techniques
• Cutting and issuing keys
• Troubleshooting malfunctioning devices
• Set up and install and repairing various locksets and other door hardware such as pushbutton locks, panic bars, mortise and cylindrical locksets, electronic locks (such as Magnetic strip and keypad electronic locks.
• Installation and troubleshoots of electronic key devices such as V-Series by Best Electronics and Hirsch Electronics with floating key pads for computer card readers
• Installs and troubleshoots services and or repair docking devices which contain such features as dual-locking capabilities and interacts mechanically with timing or actuating mechanisms.
• Repairs, replaces and changes combination locks on vaults and safes and Conducts investigations to determine if locking devices has been tampered with.

The incumbents will provide support at the Atlanta VAMC. In order to operate government vehicles for official travel, the incumbents must have and maintain a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license is required & must be submitted with your application packet.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position

Title/PD#

Locksmith/PD006155

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.