Locksmith

Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is seeking a skilled locksmith at Fort Campbell North to install, repair, and open a variety of locking mechanisms across doors, desks, safes, and equipment.

You will ensure secure access and reliable operation in a secure facility. Responsibilities include installing and disassembling units, performing precision repairs with specialized tools, managing keys and combinations, and maintaining building keying systems.

Qualifications

• Licensing as required by authorities for lock work.
• Must pass security investigations and be issued a contractor badge.
• Background check and drug test required.
• Medical requirements to work at the site.
• Driver's license may be required for vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & installation: install new locks or disassemble to replace worn parts.
• Repair work using specialized techniques such as filing or drilling.
• Open doors and safes through proper access methods for emergencies.
• Create or duplicate keys and manage combinations.
• Establish and maintain building keying systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tool proficiency

Diagnostics

Precision work

Adaptability

Tools

Lock picks

Key-cutting machine

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Summary

The Locksmith is responsible for the installation, repair, modification, and opening of a variety of locking mechanisms throughout the facility, including doors, desks, compartments, mobile equipment, safes, and vaults. This role ensures the security and accessibility of various assets at Fort Campbell.

Wage

$25.42/hr

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Installation: Examine locking mechanisms to install new units or disassemble existing units to replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts.
• Repair Work: Perform repairs using specialized techniques such as filing, drilling, chiseling, and grinding.
• Emergency Access: Open door locks by moving a lock pick in the cylinder or open safe locks by listening to lock sounds or drilling.
• Key & Combination Management: Create new or duplicate keys using a key-cutting machine and change combinations by inserting new or repaired tumblers into locks.
• Systems Management: Establish and maintain keying systems for buildings.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to use a variety of locksmith tools, including lock picks, key-cutting machines, drills, and grinders.
• Diagnostics: Skilled in examining mechanisms to determine the cause of malfunction and identifying necessary replacement parts.
• Precision: Ability to perform delicate work such as replacing internal springs and tumblers.
• Adaptability: Mentally and physically capable of performing duties as defined by company and client policy.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Licensing: Must possess and maintain any current trade licenses required by authorities designated by the clients.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to pass and maintain security investigations, suitability screenings, and be issued a contractor badge for Langley Air Force Base.
• Background Screening: Required to undergo a pre-employment background check, which includes a criminal records check and drug test.
• General Health: Must meet medical requirements, including necessary immunizations as required to work at the project site.
• Driver's License: If required to operate a company vehicle, the employee must maintain a valid license and may be subject to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Values

Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.