Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a GSA Locksmith to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia.
PURPOSE / SCOPE
The GSA Locksmith duties supporting the Diego Garcia program will include:
- Cut keys; lubricate, maintain, and repair cylinders; repair or reset combination or keypad locks.
- Gain access to spaces by picking or forcing locks in an emergency or when a key is lost.
- Maintain accurate records of lock and key installation and maintains lock cylinder system as designed to facilitate the use of master keys.
- Make modifications to the locking and master key system to meet the needs of the client.
- Responsible for maintaining and managing an inventory of all parts and equipment required for his/her area and for maintaining adequate security on sensitive items.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
The GSA Locksmith will be available onsite after the Government’s regular working hours as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have journeyman level and be registered as a bonded locksmith capable of providing total locksmith services including high security locks.
- GSA certified
- Three (3) years’ experience
- Computer and software skills, particularly in Microsoft Office products
- Previous experience in a similar role, highly preferable at a US military or US government installation preferred
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's license throughout employment in this role
- Ability to successfully pass PACOM medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
- Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
- Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Journeyman level and bonded locksmith certification
- GSA certification
- Three years of experience
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.






