Locksmith, King Veterans Home - Part-time

Deadline: April 8, 2025

Contact: J Lea Roberts, Human Resources Specialist-Senior, jlea.roberts@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-3344

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans

The Wisconsin Veterans Home in King (WVHK) is recruiting for a part-time Locksmith, to join our Facility & Physical Plant Services team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. The facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. Come join our dedicated team!

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes:

• Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

WDVA employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator!

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This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our rewarding positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Would you like to provide facility access and security for Wisconsin veterans who call WVHK their home?

The Locksmith at our facility ensures that locks, doors and security systems at WVHK comply with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable fire and safety codes. The incumbent works independently to install, repair, replace, re-key, and adjust mechanical and electronic locks and electronic access control systems; fabricates and installs related door components and hardware; performs a variety of inspections, adjustments and repairs to buildings and grounds; makes minor repairs such as window glass and/or screen replacements; and performs other tasks as assigned.

The position will be filled at the Entry or Objective level, depending on candidate qualifications. Locksmith-Entry works under close progressing to limited supervision and builds up to performing the full range of duties for the position. Locksmith-Objective works under general supervision, performing independently with functional mastery of locksmith techniques.

Click the link to view a copy of the Locksmith-Entry job description or a copy of the Locksmith-Journey job description.

Starting wage at the Entry level up to $23.49 per hour. Starting wage at the Objective level up to $24.95 per hour. The rate on hire will be determined based on candidate qualifications.

Both levels are eligible for additional compensation for nights, weekends, and holidays and an attractive employee benefits package.

Locksmith-Entry is in pay schedule-pay range 03-10. Locksmith-Objective is in pay schedule-pay range 03-11. For current State employees, pay may vary based on the applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

This part-time position works 24 hours per week. The preferred work schedule is 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. three days per week. The final schedule can be discussed after hire and must be approved by the position’s supervisor.

Job duties require the ability to perform heavy work, occasionally exerting over 75 pounds of force; climb and work on ladders and/or scaffolding; work with loud, shaking and/or vibrating equipment; and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

In their resume, minimally qualified applicants will provide details about their experience cutting keys and assembling and repairing industry-standard locks.

Additional required and preferred experience that will be assessed later in the selection process are:

• Pinning door/cabinet/paddle locks; and
• Using work order systems and email communication; and
• Working independently and managing workload; and
• Installing manual/electronic door locks/keys and security systems; and/or
• Recordkeeping and inventory tracking; and/or
• Professional communication and working on a team; and/or
• Working in a secure environment and/or in occupied spaces.

To be eligible for consideration for this position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. Attaching a letter of qualifications is recommended. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.

Your resume and letter are important parts of your application. They are used to determine if your experience fits the job. Click the link to view instructions on writing and what to include in your resume and letter.

NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their documents once the application is submitted. Make sure that your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.

Current permanent, classified state employees who are eligible for transfer into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 03-10 or 03-11, should complete the online application process.

After the set deadline, resumes and letters will be reviewed by one or more job experts and the most-qualified applicants will be asked to take part in the next step of the hiring process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater, service-related disability rating are eligible for consideration for Veterans Non-competitive Appointments (VNCA). Click the link to view more information on the VNCA process and to apply for eligibility verification. Veterans that have applied and been verified through the VNCA job posting, Job ID 3375, should email the contact below and mention your eligibility and interest in the position. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Questions can be directed to J Lea Roberts at jlea.roberts@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-3344.

Complete applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on April 8, 2025.