Summary The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Library Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Branch has an excellent career-ladder opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic to perform tasks in support of installing, assembling, repairing and maintaining water and drainage systems throughout the Library Buildings and Grounds. As required, Maintenance Mechanics conduct maintenance and repair work in electrical, air conditioning (A/C) and plumbing. Responsibilities TOUR OF DUTY: Sunday - Thursday - 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm *** The Maintenance Mechanic is designated as "Emergency / Essential" and will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather conditions. *** Duties quotes at the WG-11 level; This is a career ladder position requiring the incumbent to perform progressively more complex duties and responsibilities leading to the full performance level The selectee will enjoy non-competitive promotion potential up to the WG-11. A/C System Maintenance and Repair Troubleshoots malfunctions in equipment and systems using various testing techniques and equipment. Locates the source or cause of malfunction and determines the repairs or adjustments needed. Designs, lays out, and installs HVAC units in mechanical equipment rooms. Installs and removes associated supply, return and exhaust ducts. Lays out and designs routing, placement types, size and gauge. Installs and adjusts dampers in accordance with industry standards. Adjusts, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots electronic and Direct Digital Controls (DDCs). These include, among others, DDC control systems on air handler units, electronic dampers, electronic valves, variable speed drives, and Variable Air Volume systems. Electrical Maintenance, Repair, and Troubleshooting Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and loads new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Works with secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements to distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits; industrial multiphase systems; thermocouple sensors; electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm systems; emergency warning systems; lighting protection systems; high intensity lighting systems with associated controls; AC and DC rectification systems; and related electrical equipment. Performs operations of commercial building fire alarm detection/notification system. Impairs and re-establishes system alarm points warranted by work project requests and maintenance and renovation completion status. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls. The incumbent places boxes, connections, distribution panels, and fittings and installs conduits, couplings, electrical service entrances, fixtures, wiring, relays, and transformers. Troubleshoots electrical systems for sufficient power and repairs circuits as required. Insulates, removes, splices, solders, replaces, and tightens defective controls, equipment, and fixtures. Locates defective parts and equipment using test equipment and by visual observation. Installs and/or repairs electrical circuits and equipment during the construction, maintenance or renovation of buildings, offices, and workshops. Installs and repairs alternators, breaker boxes, controllers, converters, generators, inverters, motors, power panels, and transformers. Makes repairs to installed systems. Relocates and connects circuit breakers, outlets, light fixtures, and switches. Plumbing System Repairs Uses blueprints, building plans, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of feed and drain systems and equipment. Installs new systems and modifies and repairs existing utility, supply, and disposal systems. Periodically inspects and tests fire sprinkler system flow switches, tamper valves, and sprinkler heads. Flow tests systems to determine operational integrity of flow switches. Inspects and maintains sprinkler system fire and booster (jockey) pumps to confirm that proper system pressure is available. Troubleshoots and repairs fire pump motor controls and electrical control systems. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. SCREEN-OUT: Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision which includes working independently, showing job responsibility and exercising initiative. WG-10: Knowledge of installation and repair procedures and techniques of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, machinery, and systems that have complex interrelationships among components requiring the ability to examine and troubleshoot malfunctions. WG-11:Extensive knowledge of trade principles and skill to determine the nature and extent of repair or work needed to accomplish the work. Ability to apply manual, directive and blueprint requirements for equipment, mechanical and system functioning, maintenance and repair. Education 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.