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This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Facility Manager Building and Grounds Supreme Court, Operations and Maintenance Division, Maintenance Branch, Evening.
The AOC is accepting applications for a Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor for the evening shift which operates between the hours of 2:00pm and 11:30pm. The incumbent serves as a working supervisor, working alongside subordinates performing the same work and providing advice to the Facilities Manager’s team on all matters affecting facilities maintenance productivity, efficiency and management.
Learn more about this agency08/01/2018 to 08/29/2018
$35.96 - $41.90 per hour
WS 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent - Permanent, Full Time
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require/ confer civil service Competitive Status
Excepted
10
Yes
Yes
SC-2018-199
506704400
The incumbent is a full Assistant Supervisor to the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor in the Evening Shift Branch and is responsible for managing and overseeing operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, utility, HVAC, hydronic heating, steam generating equipment and building automation systems. The incumbent oversees the Maintenance Branch, Evening which operates between the hours of 2:00pm and 11:30pm.
Work may include Holidays and weekends on a regular and reoccurring basis.
***The incumbent of this position is designated as “Emergency/Essential” and will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather conditions.***
***TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, JOURNEY-LEVEL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONAL TRADES: AIR CONDITIONING AND PIPEFITTING ***
MAJOR DUTIES:
Supervisory
The incumbent functions as a full assistant to the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor with full authority to act on all matters for which the superior is responsible. Shares responsibility with the Maintenance Supervisor for overseeing, managing and directing Maintenance Mechanic Branch, The incumbent serves as a working supervisor, working alongside subordinates performing the same work as the subordinates and provides advice to the Facilities Manager’s team on all matters affecting facilities maintenance productivity, efficiency and management.
Piping Systems Installation, Inspection and Maintenance
Troubleshoots and analyzes defects or malfunctions in specialized pipeline systems and related fixtures. Inspects piping system equipment and fixtures using a variety of diagnostic techniques and equipment to locate a problem. Checks steam and chilled water system for leaks, defects in equipment and malfunctions. Observes and tests the operating efficiency of heating systems in order to localize malfunctions. Independently conducts inspections of and troubleshoots piping systems, identifying irregularities and existing and/or potential problems. Identifies source and nature of system malfunctions.
Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains and troubleshoots high and low pressure piping systems, including domestic water distribution systems; sewage systems; steam generation systems; tempered water systems; hydronic heating systems; drain, waste and vent systems; sump pumps, sewage ejectors, irrigation systems; and fountain display systems.
Air Conditioning System and Refrigeration Troubleshooting, Installation and Maintenance
Maintains a variety of commercial and industrial systems in order to locate and check elements such as those which control low and high side pressures, the temperature of the cooling units, the temperatures of the liquid and suction lines and the running time of the various mechanisms. Checks for the probability of leaks by visual and audible examination of equipment components, by applying prescribed test procedures and equipment and by exploration of probable reasons for equipment failure. Dismantles, repairs and reassembles units such as pumps, impellers, compressors, receivers and evaporators. Installs and fits connecting rods, crank shafts, piston rings, bearings and bushing. Overhauls valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals and couplings and by aligning motors and drives.
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification by an EPA-Approved Technician's Certification Program is desired.
Electronic Equipment Maintenance (Building Automation System/Direct Digital Controls)
In support of HVAC operations, installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs new and existing highly complex systems of electronic sensing and control as well as new systems of similar complexity, mechanic implementing maintenance and repair procedures on major new or modified systems.
Is responsible for installation, modification, operation, maintenance, calibration, repair and troubleshooting of the Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and for the day to day overall performance of the DDC.
Operates the Jurisdictional Control System (JCS) and other related equipment to display and print point status, change set points and alarm limits, manually control points. Acknowledges and follows-up on system error alarm(s) reported at the JCS to maintain system integrity.
Electrical Maintenance, Audio/Visual and Function Oversight
Performs minor electrical work to include installing, modifying, repairing and replacing lighting ballasts and light bulbs for both interior and exterior applications.
Sets up sound, microphones and other various equipment to support Supreme Court functions. Runs speaker wiring to various locations, test sound equipment and operates the RCA sound system as necessary. Sets up and function test smart boards and screens used for presentations during speaking engagements.
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You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position.
You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
You must meet the selective placement factor required for this position: Ability to supervise employees in the mechanical trades field.
JOURNEY-LEVEL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONAL TRADES: AIR CONDITIONING AND PIPEFITTING
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period- A newly appointed selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
1. Ability to supervise employees in the mechanical trades field.
2. Knowledge of technical practices performed in the air conditioning and pipefitting trades.
3. Knowledge of air conditioning and pipefitting equipment assembly and installation.
4. Skill using tools in the air conditioning and pipefitting trades.
Your responses to the self assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
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The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.
To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application.
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If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).
If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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