Requisition No: 862843
Agency: Military Affairs
Working Title: LOCKSMITH II
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 62000199
Salary: $42,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026
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Department of Military Affairs
*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date
VACANCY # 62000199
WORK LOCATION: Starke, FL
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)
The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
Training Opportunities
For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
One (1) year of full-time-equivalent experience in maintenance and repair of locks and door hardware or related work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires climbing ladders, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and participates in repairing locks using hand tools and other equipment.
Coordinates the ordering, purchasing and installation of locking mechanisms and door hardware.
Cuts duplicate keys and maintain a log of keys issued or returned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the procedures and methods for cutting keys
Knowledge of the procedures and methods of installing, disassembling, and repairing locks
Skills in installing, disassembling, and repairing locks
Skills in operating a key-cutting machine
Skills in using a lock pick to open locks
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to re-key existing locks
SPECIAL REMINDERS:
The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
STARKE, FL, US, 32091 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32092 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32056 OLUSTEE, FL, US, 32072 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32212 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 LA CROSSE, FL, US, 32658 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32026 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32605 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32210 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32073 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32065 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL, US, 32656 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32222 MIDDLEBURG, FL, US, 32068 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32043 HAWTHORNE, FL, US, 32640 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 FLEMING ISLAND, FL, US, 32003 PALATKA, FL, US, 32007 OLUSTEE, FL, US, 73560 WALDO, FL, US, 32694 FL, US, 32178 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 STARKE, FL, US, 32608 LAWTEY, FL, US, 32058 GLEN ST MARY, FL, US, 32040 MACCLENNY, FL, US, 32063
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