Master Locksmith: Install, Repair & Troubleshoot Locks

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Johnson City, TN seeks a Locksmith to install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and modify mechanical, combination, and electronic locking devices and security hardware.

The role opens locks, establishes master key systems, fabricates lock components, and diagnoses malfunctions to keep security systems operational. The position requires physical stamina, ability to work full-time Monday–Friday, and adherence to safety protocols on-site.

Qualifications

• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance or lifting devices.
• Work outdoors and indoors; exposure to cuts, burns, electrical hazards, and weather.
• Experience with lock systems and general locksmithing terminology per job elements.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace and change combination locks on vaults and doors.
• Install and service various key locks, including electronic and keypad types.
• Set up master key systems and determine keying quantities by calculation.
• Install and troubleshoot electronic keying devices and card reader systems.
• Remove locks, reassemble and reinstall as needed.
• Open locked doors by keying or other locksmithing methods when keys are unavailable.
• Cut keys from codes and duplicate for different lock types.
• Diagnose whether issues are mechanical or electrical and service accordingly.
• Prepare sketches and drawings to fabricate replacement parts as needed.
• Repair and adjust door closers and related hardware.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Johnson City, TN seeks a Locksmith to install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and modify mechanical, combination, and electronic locking devices and security hardware.

The role opens locks, establishes master key systems, fabricates lock components, and diagnoses malfunctions to keep security systems operational. The position requires physical stamina, ability to work full-time Monday–Friday, and adherence to safety protocols on-site.