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This position serves as Locksmith within the Facilities Management Service, Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) in Orlando, FL. This will include travel in between Orlando Sites of care in order to perform routine and preventive maintenance related to job duties.Qualifications:Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work at this level require lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 23 kilograms (50 pounds) and heavier weights with assistance. The locksmith frequently stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. Must be physically fit as work involves lifting, pulling, climbing, crawling, working with hands over head, working in confined areas, and using arm and back muscles. Must possess ability to be on feet for long periods either standing, walking, working off ladder, or staging materials, and lifting equipment. The incumbent may assist in moving heavy cabinets and security containers. Safes weigh in access of 1000lbs, in settling up work equipment and in completing assignments. Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license. Occasional driving and commercial traveling may be required.
WORK CONDITIONS: Work at this level is normally done inside in areas that are well lighted, heated and ventilated. Occasionally work is done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. Incumbent in some cases may work in hot, humid, confined space around equipment and systems associated with facilities and access controls. The locksmith are exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises and possibility of burns while using acetylene torches, brazing torches, and soldering irons. In patient care areas, PPE may be require to include a respirator/PAPR as to protect against potential air or bloodborne pathogens. The incumbent will be assigned to either the ride-out team or recovery team during hurricanes or other extreme weather events.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER