Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

The position is in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch.

The Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor shares responsibility with the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations; and solving problems related to the work performed by Pipefitters, Insulators, Welders, Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics, Industrial Equipment Mechanics, Maintenance Mechanic Workers, and/or Maintenance Mechanic Helpers in the Mechanical Systems Branch. The tour of duty is Monday-Friday 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Note: This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. Duties include, but are not limited to: Participate with the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor in performing administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assign duties to subordinates, and assist in evaluating their performance. Develop performance requirements for subordinates and ensure a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolve complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors. Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Make recommendations to the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor concerning personnel matters such as employment and promotion; initiate disciplinary actions; schedule and approve leave; and keep time and attendance records. Make preventative maintenance inspections, major overhauls, installations and emergency repairs to exhaust fans, steam operated kitchen equipment, heating equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, humidifiers, pneumatic or digital controls, hot water generators, and other equipment. Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems such as, steam heating, and steam-generating systems. Work with Plumbers and Pipefitters and A/C Equipment Mechanics to perform required maintenance, inspections and repairs. Order and accept deliveries, counts stock, and loads and unloads trucks. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

There is no educational requirement for this position.