Apprentice Locksmith Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
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.
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