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Subsidiary: T&H Services

Job Title: Locksmith

Work Location: Washington, DC - Travel

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | SCA

Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI

Travel Requirement: 50% 

Pay Rate: $42.00 p/h

Scope of Work: 

The Locksmith shall be fully equipped to manage security locks for both commercial and Federal government environments, including mechanical and electrical locking devices, as well as tenant security safes.   

Responsibilities: 

• Perform routine, urgent, and emergency service requests for mechanical and electronic locks, safes, vaults, security containers, and access control devices.
• Install, replace, repair, maintain, and adjust combination locks, locking systems, Simplex/Unican push-button locks, cypher locks, electronic keypads, and key override systems in accordance with applicable industry standards.
• Disassemble, lubricate, reassemble, and perform preventive maintenance on locks and associated hardware to ensure proper operation.
• Change combinations on mechanical and electronic locks, safes, vaults, security containers, and secure access doors.
• Open, troubleshoot, repair, and restore security containers, vault doors, and controlled access doors when combinations are unknown or locking mechanisms have malfunctioned.
• Neutralize lockouts using approved drilling techniques that minimize damage and replace drilled combination locks with specified replacement locks.
• Repair and adjust locking mechanisms, bolt release systems, drawer controls, locking bolts, gang linkage assemblies, body slides, suspension runners, channels, cradle suspensions, and related hardware.
• Repair or replace defective vault door components, including bolt mechanisms, cam assemblies, handles, arbors, door alignment, thumb latches, and associated hardware.
• Level and adjust safes, security containers, and vault doors to ensure proper alignment and operation.
• Provide users with instruction on the proper operation and care of installed locking systems and security equipment.
• Report unauthorized modifications, defective locks, or compromised security equipment.
• Maintain accountability, safeguarding, issuance, receipt, and restricted handling of spare keys, special keys, designated locks, and other security-controlled items.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements: 

• 5-10 years of commercial, institutional, or government locksmith experience.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service requests involving secure facilities and locking systems.
• Ability to travel as needed to support customer sites and contract operations throughout the United States and its territories.
• Kaba-Mas certification to install, diagnose, maintain, and repair high-security electronic locking systems.
• Successful participation in the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) Proficiency Registration Program (PRP) or documented equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Certificate of completion from an ALOA-recognized or accredited locksmith school or training program.
• Required certifications and licensing to perform locksmith services in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position. 

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching for long periods of time.  
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays. 
• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around various hazards with appropriate PPE.