Locksmith

Ho--chunk,-Inc; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is seeking a locksmith to install, repair, modify, and open a range of locking systems at the Fort Campbell site. Responsibilities include maintaining keying systems, performing emergency access, and performing routine maintenance on safes and vaults.

The role requires licensing and security clearances, criminal background checks, and adherence to medical immunization requirements. Driver’s license may be required if operating company vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must hold current trade licenses as required by authorities
• Pass security investigations and obtain contractor badge for Langley AFB
• Will undergo pre-employment background check and drug test
• Meets medical requirements and immunizations as required
• Maintain valid driver’s license if operating a company vehicle

Responsibilities

• Install and repair locking mechanisms across the facility
• Repair using specialized techniques (filing, drilling, chiseling, grinding)
• Open locks for emergency access
• Create or duplicate keys and manage combinations
• Establish and maintain building keying systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical proficiency

Diagnostics

Precision

Adaptability

Education

Trade license

Security clearance

Background check

Health requirements

Driver's license

Tools

Lock picks

Key-cutting machines

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Summary

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.

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.