Locksmith

Overview

Incumbent serves as Locksmith for Saint Elizabeths Hospital. Works independently performing a wide variety of locksmith duties throughout the facility, including modifying, reworking and developing complex locking devices to accomplish special security objectives of the Hospital. Installs, replaces, repairs, and services a wide range of locking devices or mechanisms including combination or key locks; narcotic lockers; cabinet and desk locks; safes;

vaults locked grills and panels; padlocks; electronic door locks and other locking devices. Performs carpentry work required to install and repair doors and closers. Modifies/develops locking devices to improve or provide new structural or functional capabilities.

Thorough knowledge of the full range of locking devices and their parts.

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Must possess a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency (GED)

Expert in installing, replacing, repairing and modifying a wide range of locking devices. Experience developing locking devices that improve or provide functional capabilities to accomplish special security objectives.

Work is performed in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

February 9, 2026

8:15 AM - 4:45 PM Monday – Friday

Open to the Public

Permanent

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants unless the person declines the preference points.

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

This position is deemed as “Security Sensitive” pursuant to Section 412 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security-sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• Criminal background check.
• Traffic record check (as applicable).
• Consumer credit check (as applicable).
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.