Pipefitter Leader
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Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
We love our jobs. Do you This position is located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol Library Building and Grounds Maintenance Branch Plumbing Section. As a Pipefitter Leader you will troubleshoot repair and install pipefitting system components in assigned Capitol Complex work sites that include extensive grounds and arboretum monumental historic buildings with a complex infrastructure.
The position is considered essential and is required to report during emergency closures.
TOUR OF DUTY: Sunday through Thursday 1:30 PM -10:00 PM
As a Pipefitter leader you will lead motivate and work alongside journey-level pipefitters throughout the Library Buildings and Grounds.
Duties include:
- Relaying supervisor instructions to staff and demonstrating proper work methods
- Ensuring plans blueprints materials and tools are available
- Reading and following complex blueprints and specifications
- Installing repairing and maintaining plumbing systems including systems in historical buildings
- Repairing sewage water gas and steam distribution systems and associated fixtures
- Clearing clogged drains and repairing faucets toilets urinals and related fixtures
- Leading and performing pipe replacement; repair steam traps and valves
- Cutting threading connecting and fitting pipe using various joining methods and mechanical couplings
- Diagnosing troubleshooting monitoring and maintaining systems using a Building Automation System (BAS)
- Using Web TMA and Mobile TMA to manage work orders and identify replacement parts
- Inspecting testing repairing and servicing fire protection systems per NFPA standards and local codes
- Completing electronic testing as part of inspection processes
- Performing brazing soldering and other hotwork processes including welding where permitted
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
A Tier II Moderate Risk Public Trust Background Investigation will be required and must be successfully completed and maintained as a condition of employment after the initial hiring action is completed.
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.
You 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.
Ability to lead or supervise employees in the performance of pipefitting work including:
- Directing and assigning daily work tasks tracking job order progress and maintaining effective communication between workers leaderships and other trades;
- Independently installing repairing and modifying copper black iron and PVC piping across commercial or residential plumbing and mechanical systems;
- Executing effective field repairs and adjustments when drawings are incomplete inaccurate or unavailable; and
- Inspecting finished piping work and enforcing job-site safety.
There is no educational requirement.
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 visitOPM vet guide.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with theSelective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit theSelective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOCs suitability assessment a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOCemployeeis 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 employees 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 more information on E-Verify please visit 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities etc.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
