About this role
Job SummaryJoin our team as a Maintenance Mechanic in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings and Grounds, Facilities Support Division, Fort Meade Operations and Maintenance Branch. You'll perform general operations, maintenance, and repair of Building Automation & HVAC Systems. Work may include, but is not limited to the maintenance, repair and installation of commercial/industrial air conditioning and heating systems, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and electrical systems.
QualificationsYou must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position For WG-11 Ability to perform Maintenance Mechanic duties and responsibilities without more than normal supervision to include: Independently applying a variety of trade practices (e.g., electrical, pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC repair) to plan, layout and complete the installation, modification, and repair of facility equipment; Performing planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance on electronic and Direct Digital Controls (DDCs) including but not limited to: electronic dampers, electronic valves, variable speed drives, and variable air volume systems. Operating, maintaining, replacing, and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFD). Testing electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment For WG-10 Ability to perform Maintenance Mechanic duties and responsibilities without more than normal supervision to include: Applying a variety of trade practices (e.g., electrical, pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC repair) to plan, layout and complete the installation, modification, and repair of facility equipment with minimal assistance. Troubleshooting, repairing, and installing a variety of cooling and heating systems with minimal assistance. Troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical circuits, controls and components with minimal assistance.
Major DutiesTours of Duty: Day Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Evening Shift: Sunday through Thursday , 2:00 pm to 10:30pm Night Shift: Saturday PM through Thursday AM, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am The incumbent is designated as an "Emergency Employee" and will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather conditions. In the event of an environmental condition, fire alarm, or utility outage, the incumbent may be required to respond to the facility. This may occur outside normal working hours. Duties include, but are not limited to: Adjusting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting air-conditioning equipment using various testing techniques and related equipment Adjusting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting chillers and boilers Adjusting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting electronic and Direct Digital Controls (DDC) including: DDC control systems on air handler units electronic dampers electronic valves variable speed drives Variable Air Volume Systems Installing, modifying, operating, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures controls, and equipment Planning and laying out the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment. and controls Maintaining, installing, and/or repairing electrical circuits and equipment during construction, maintenance, or renovation of buildings, offices, and workshops Using 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 Installing new systems, modifying and repairing existing utility, supply, and disposal systems Inspecting, operating, and maintaining the building fire alarm detection/notification system Performing troubleshooting and repair to fire alarm devices Inspecting and maintaining sprinkler system fire and booster (jockey) pumpsRequirementsTo 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.”