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Locksmith – Facilities Support Services

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Position Summary

LAUKOA is seeking a qualified Locksmith to support facilities operations at Fort Meade, Maryland. This position performs locksmith services, key control, lock maintenance, lock repair, re-keying, combination changes, emergency lock response, and related access control support for Government-owned facilities. The selected candidate will support secure facility operations while complying with contract requirements, applicable security procedures, safety standards, and established key control requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform locksmith services for Government facilities, including installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of locks, cores, keys, and related hardware.
• Install lock cores, re-core and re-pin locks, duplicate approved keys, manufacture keys, and replace lock cores as required.
• Change combinations for safes, GSA containers, electronic locks, and entry control devices.
• Provide emergency access support for lock devices when a key or combination is not available.
• Maintain and repair card key locks, including annual and as-needed battery replacement.
• Support maintenance of door operators, request-to-exit (REX) sensors, AI phone systems, and related access control components.
• Troubleshoot and repair specialized locks, electronic locks, and secure facility locking systems.
• Maintain a key control log and ensure all key issuance, re-issuance, returns, and removals are properly documented.
• Coordinate locksmith service requests with authorized Government representatives, security personnel, and site leadership.
• Receive, update, and close out locksmith-related service orders in the CMMS.
• Maintain appropriate locksmith tools, materials, replacement locks, and spare parts.
• Respond to lockout and lock failure requests in accordance with contract response requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while complying with all environmental, safety, security, and contract requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing locksmith services in commercial, institutional, industrial, secure facility, or Government environments.
• Must be a GSA Certified Locksmith.
• Must have experience working with GSA-approved locks, electronic locks, key control systems, and secure facility locking hardware.
• Must have or be able to maintain certifications required to work on specialized locks used under the contract.
• Experience using a CMMS, work order system, or similar tracking system preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of locksmith practices, key control procedures, lock hardware, and secure facility access requirements.
• Ability to work on specialized locks such as Trilogy, CDX-10 series, Simplex, LKM-700, or current GSA standard lock series.
• Ability to install, repair, re-core, re-pin, and maintain mechanical and electronic locking systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate key control records and follow strict security procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot lock failures and support emergency lock access requirements.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to receive work assignments, update CMMS records, enter data, and complete required documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary facilities support team.

Security Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Must comply with all site access, badge, key control, access control, and secure facility requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, materials, hardware, and equipment consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive hand and tool work for extended periods.
• Ability to work on doors, frames, locks, safes, access control devices, and related hardware in occupied Government facilities.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying facility conditions.
• Ability to respond to emergency lockout or lock failure requirements as needed.

Wage Rate

• Between $60.00 - $80.00 per hour (included is $5.09 for Health & Welfare)

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.