Locksmith (Open until filled)

About the role

This position is part of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (the Center). The incumbent will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and servicing of a wide variety of locking devices, door hardware, systems and security mechanisms on interior and exterior doors.

What you will do

• - Installs, repairs, and services door hardware, mechanical and electronic locking systems, including cylindrical locks, mortise locks, deadbolts, magnetic locks, panic hardware, electric strikes, card access systems, biometric readers, and safe-lock mechanisms to ensure the security and functionality of doors, cabinets, vaults, and containers. - Plans, designs, and implements master key systems for multiple user levels, ensuring access control, minimizing key duplication, and supporting overall building security strategies. - Assist with physical security for door locking mechanisms needs during construction, renovation, or system upgrade projects, providing technical guidance and specifications on the selection, placement, and installation of locks, door hardware, and access control components. - Performs preventive maintenance on locks and associated hardware, ensuring they remain in proper working condition and extending their operational lifespan.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment.
• All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following job elements (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc Technical Practices

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed.
• If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
• Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
• The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text.
• Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible.
• All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression.
• Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• SF-50 Current/Former Career/Career-Conditional Eligible: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis 3.
• Other supporting documents: DD214 (Member 4) and if applicable, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.
• This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location.
• Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable Cover letter, optional Do not submit photographs with your application package.
• Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.
• Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
• Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit.
• The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications.
• To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.
• It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

What to expect next

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial application packages will be reviewed for eligibility and qualifications beginning August 17, 2026 of initial cut-off. Additional application packages will be reviewed and issued to management on an as needed basis.

For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly.

A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated.

Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.

To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: *** Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are not suitable for core or situational telework, use the Center guidance during an emergency or natural disaster.

Stipulations of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Work Schedule: This position requires a fixed work schedule Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; flexible work schedules will not be authorized.

The incumbent may be required to work a schedule that includes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Incumbent may also be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and other shifts on an overtime basis with little or no prior notice. Miscellaneous: This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2463.

The Center uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit *** This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # KC-26-DE-13006414HD using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures.

If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Applications for these positions will be accepted on a continuous basis up to the closing date of the announcement. Referrals will be made no more than one time each week.