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Summary This position is located in the House Office Buildings, Asst. Superintendent Facility Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch, Mechanical Systems Section. The incumbent assists the supervisor by leading subordinate staff including Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics, Pipefitters, and Maintenance Workers and Helpers. Responsibilities The tour of duty hours will be 2pm-10:30pm (2nd shift) This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Assists the supervisor by passing on instructions, explaining the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led; Works along with other workers and setting the pace; Demonstrates proper work methods; Sees to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work; Maintains a current knowledge, and answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical information); assures that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; checks work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor’s instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been followed; urges or advises other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet the deadlines; assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Leads Maintenance Mechanics Workers and Helpers who assist higher level skilled trades workers such as Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics, and Pipefitters in carrying out a preventive maintenance program in the HOB. Performs limited human resource management functions such as resolving work-related problems and referring informal grievances and appeals to the supervisor or an appropriate management official; informing the supervisor of performance management issue/problems and recommending/requesting related actions, such as: assignment, reassignment, promotions, tour of duty changes, performance appraisals, awards, and recognition. Performs a variety of commercial and industrial systems maintenance and repair assignments in the House Office Buildings. Assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of the air conditioning and heating systems, plumbing, and water lines and fixtures. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. “To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.” Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT: Ability to supervise a diverse workforce of skilled workers in mechanical trade occupations specifically, overseeing operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, utility, HVAC, hydronic heating, steam generating equipment and building automation systems. Education There is no educational requirement for this position. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee 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. 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.