Locksmith

Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

The Locksmith at Ho-Chunk, Inc. will install, repair, modify and open a variety of locking systems across Fort Campbell facilities. You will handle doors, desks, safes and vaults, ensuring security and accessibility.

Responsibilities include keying, emergency access, and maintaining key systems, with a focus on precise workmanship and compliance with client policies. Required licensing, ability to obtain a security clearance, and pre-employment background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Licensing: must possess and maintain state locksmith license.
• Security clearance eligibility and ability to obtain contractor badge.
• Background check and drug test as part of pre-employment screening.
• Meet medical requirements and possess valid driver's license if required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, modify and open diverse locking mechanisms.
• Repair using tools such as drills, grinders and lock picks.
• Perform emergency access to doors and safes as needed.
• Create/duplicate keys and manage combinations with cutting machines.
• Establish and maintain building keying systems.

Skills

Locksmithing

Installation & repair

Key & tumbler work

Diagnostics

Tool proficiency

Education

Licensing: state locksmith license

Security clearance eligibility

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.