Locksmith

Amentum; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 47,222 - 67,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled locksmith in McLean, Virginia. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining locks, providing emergency services, and keeping records of key assignments. Applicants must have relevant certifications and experience as a locksmith. Competitive compensation offered at $41.55 per hour with benefits including health insurance and retirement options.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, and applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret US Government security clearance. Amentum is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Must possess one or more locksmith certifications.
• Experience as a Certified Locksmith for two or more years.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain locks and hardware.
• Provide emergency lock services.
• Maintain accurate records of key assignments.

Skills

Lock installation and maintenance

Combination lock repair

Record keeping for keys

Emergency lock service

Education

High school or equivalent

Vocational program for locksmith

Tools

Power tools

Lockpick tools

Job description

JOB FUNCTION:

Install, repair, replace, and maintain locks; open locks without keys by picking, impressing, drilling, and duplicating keys.

HOURS:

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday-Friday

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform installation, adjusting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing of combination door locks, door strikes, locks on file cabinets, desks, and other pieces of furniture.
• Adjust door hinges, closures, and frames.
• Check perform preventive maintenance on combination door locks, door closures, hinges, and associated hardware to assure that systems are properly working.
• Disassemble combination-locking devices, repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other electronic or mechanical parts.
• Reinstall new or repaired parts.
• Change combinations, vaults, and doors with combinations.
• Participate in related record keeping duties.
• Install mortise, rim, and key for door locks; replace and install all finished buildings hardware such as door closures, panic bars, window closures and locks.
• Repair locks on file cabinets, desks, and other pieces of furniture.
• Perform master key and re-keying function; design key bypass systems and maintain accurate records of such systems.
• Duplicate keys, establish/maintain accurate records of key assignments, record changes in key, and lock assignments.
• Service emergency locking devices such as panic bars to insure safe performance.
• Assist in development and revision of maintenance schedules.
• Assist contractors as required with knowledge of facilities, operations, and utilities.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Perform other job-related work as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess one or more of the following certifications: Registered Locksmith Certification, Certified Professional Locksmith, Medico Factory Certified Unican Factory Certification, Yale I.C. Factory Certification or Kaba MAS X-10 certification.
• Must be able to obtain within one year and maintain a Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Private Security Registration
• A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years working as a Certified Locksmith.

EDUCATION:

High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to write correspondence.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or vocational program for a locksmith.
• Four years Grade 1 Carpenter, or equivalent carpenter experience, installing doors, frames, and associated hardware.

SECURITY:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret US Government security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Incumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee may encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.

NOTE:

The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties, within the classification, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Compensation Details:

$41.55

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting:

06/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs).