The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee serves as a Maintenance Helper performing developmental tasks, routine shop maintenance and helping journey-level tradesmen with routine tasks. Two vacancies are available.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens. Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.
TOUR OF DUTY: Monday - Thursday Day (4:00 AM - 2:30 PM) Night (7:00 PM - 5:30 AM) Hours may change due to Operational Needs of Management.
*** This position requires a Valid DC or State Driver's License and a Valid Forklift License***
Consideration will be given to applicants that have experience in at least 2 of the following occupational series: sheet metal, electrician, insulating, masonry, wood crafting, carpentry, pipefitting, cement finishing, materials handling, forklift operating, painting and plastering occupational trades. This experience must be clearly reflected in the applicant's work history/resume.
Duties:
Trades Assistance
Acts as a Maintenance Helper, assisting higher level skilled trade's workers in general maintenance functions. Performs duties in at least two or more of the following occupational trades: sheet metal, electrician, insulating, masonry, wood crafting, carpentry, pipefitting, cement finishing, materials handling, forklift operating, painting and plastering.
Receives detailed day-to-day directions from a journey level mechanic or supervisor. Carries out repetitive, routine tasks independently. Learns less difficult trade tasks. Responsible to learning and performing progressively more difficult tasks under gradually less supervision. Work is reviewed for compliance with instructions.
Assists in gathering and laying out tools and materials for major preventive maintenance jobs. Selects the appropriate tools and equipment for minor jobs.
Cleans tools, machines and equipment and keeps work areas clean and orderly.
Assists journey level Mechanics by performing assigned duties of the trade and working with the journey level workers as instructed, developing trade skills and gaining knowledge of the trade and learning to read blueprints and equipment schematics.
Operates a forklift truck with a load capacity of less than 10,000 pounds and a height capacity of 168 inches. Controls stock movement, being careful to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials.
Loads and transports scaffolds, equipment and materials and transports to work sites. Erects scaffolding at worksites. Assists in handling materials.
Operates hand trucks, pallet jacks, dollies, forklifts and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas, warehouse facilities or job sites.
Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
Requirements:
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 qualifications 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-5: Has helper level knowledge and skill of trade practices and maintenance of trade tools and equipment.
You must meet the selective placement factor required for this position which includes:
- Appropriate Level of Supervision
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 iwho is not currenty 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 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.
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.
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, 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:
- Appropriate Level of Supervision
- Ability to read, write and interpret oral and written instructions.
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.
We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.
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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Paulette Dixon-Ellis
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United States Capitol
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United States
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
08/08/2025 to 08/27/2025
Salary
$24.25 to - $28.29 per hour
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
2 vacancies
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - Full Time - Temporary Not to Exceed 13 Months. Appointment may be extended beyond the 13 Months - Time Frame at the sole discretion of the Agency.
Work schedule
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status
Job family (Series)
- 4749 Maintenance Mechanic
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Bargaining unit status
Yes - 1074
Announcement number
CD-2025-350
