Introduction
Deadline : Applications will be accepted until the needs of the facility are met.
Contact: Jennifer Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv, JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov , 715-256-3241
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
"Join our team and honor Wisconsin's veterans."
The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is recruiting for a limited-term employment (LTE) Locksmith Journey, to join our Buildings and Grounds team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and spouses of veterans. Our facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10, between Stevens Point and Appleton, Wisconsin.
This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Building/Grounds Superintendent, this position ensures that locks, doors and security systems at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) comply with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable fire and safety codes. The incumbent independently installs, repairs, replaces, re-keys, and adjusts mechanical and electronic locks and electronic access control systems; fabricates and installs related door components and hardware; performs a variety of inspections, adjustments and repairs to buildings and grounds; makes minor repairs such as window glass and/or screen replacements; and performs other maintenance tasks as assigned. The Locksmith-Objective works in member residences and staff-occupied spaces and must interact professionally. The incumbent possesses working knowledge of access control software, and practices safe shop and field procedures at all times.
Locksmith Journey full job description is available to view.
Salary Information
Starting wage for Locksmith-Journey is $20.55 per hour per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Locksmith-Journey LTE is in pay schedule-pay range 03-11. For current or eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire.
This job does not offer employee benefits.
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Job Details
This is a flexible part-time position with the option to pick up additional hours as desired with no required overtime.
LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.
Job duties require installation and maintenance of key-in-knob locks, key duplication, issuance, and inventory. Install and maintain hard-wired, battery powered, and self-energy-generating locksets. Work with vaults and safes. Install/maintain electronic locks with proxy readers. As well as fabrication and installation of Access Control Systems and related door components and hardware.
Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will:
Have Journeyman certification and/or higher education as locksmith.
A well-qualified applicant will :
Have experience maintaining inventory.
Have experience with panic bars.
Have experience using computers and computerized key management systems.
Have experience replacing, re-pining, and opening locks by other means in both traditional key locks and electronic locking systems.
Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. The definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment can be found here .
How To Apply
To be eligible for consideration for this job, complete the online application process. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service . You will be required to attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.
Your resume is an important part of your application. It is used to determine if your experience fits the job. Click the link to view instructions on writing and what to include in your resume .
NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their documents once their application is submitted. Make certain that your documents are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.
After the set deadline, resumes and letters will be reviewed by one or more job experts. Qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the next step of the hiring process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.
If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit the Veterans Employment page for information on veteran employment programs.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.
Questions can be directed to Jennifer Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv, JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov , 715-256-3241.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the needs of the facility are met.
