Locksmith

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: $42.50 - $44.00 p/h - Depending on Experience

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.    

US Pay Range 42.5 - 44 USD