Maintenance Mechanic Assistant General Supervisor

Architect of the Capitol•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic Assistant General Supervisor works in the Architect of the Capitol’s Library Buildings and Grounds (LBG), Facilities Operations Division. The role oversees trades, crafts, and labor functions for construction, renovation, installation, maintenance, and repair projects involving maintenance evening and night staff, fire electronics, elevator, and plumbing shop personnel. The position provides administrative and technical supervision, supports maintenance and facilities operations, coordinates work across units and shifts, and helps ensure continuity of operations. The regular tour is Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The selectee may also be required to regularly work 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., provide third-shift leadership, serve as the Responsible Contact Person (RCP), and provide overtime coverage. The Library Buildings and Grounds jurisdiction is responsible for the life-cycle maintenance, operation, development, and stewardship of Library of Congress facilities and surrounding grounds, including the Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Madison Memorial Buildings. The supervisor supports these responsibilities through oversight of employees, projects, contractors, maintenance systems, procurement, and emergency coordination. A recruitment incentive may be authorized subject to applicable regulations, agency policy, and funding availability. The role has no educational requirement. Candidates must meet the stated specialized experience and screen-out requirements, including the ability to supervise construction, renovation, installation, maintenance, and repair work.

Requirements

Ability to supervise trades, crafts, and labor functions involving construction, renovation, installation, maintenance, and repair projects.
Relevant experience and analytical skills to perform the work, along with the functional and technical skills required for the role.
Experience supervising operations involving heating and cooling (HVAC), electrical work, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.
Experience planning, scheduling, and overseeing maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction activities, including workload management, budgeting, staffing, procurement, and contractor oversight.
Experience addressing employee performance and conduct issues.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or meet one of the other listed statutory eligibility categories for paid employment with the Architect of the Capitol.
Must pass a drug test and test negative before appointment if required as a tentatively selected candidate who is not currently an AOC employee.
Must successfully complete and maintain a Tier II Moderate Risk Public Trust Background Investigation.
Must receive satisfactory adjudication of a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police.
Must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinate employees.
Counsel employees on problems and act on formal complaints.
Document and act on proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed.
Promote a positive work environment.
Through subordinate supervisors, oversee preparation of cost estimates from drawings, blueprints, or site inspections for proposed maintenance, repair, replacement, construction, and alteration projects.
Maintain computerized work orders, logbooks, material inventories, cost estimates, material take-offs, inventory sheets, blueprints, and drawings.
Oversee requisitioning, procurement preparation, and setup of supplies, materials, and tools.
Coordinate with managers of other units to schedule maintenance and repair of air-conditioning, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
Make recommendations to LBG senior leadership concerning evening and night shift operations, maintenance activities, and personnel.
Serve as liaison between service units and engineering staff for maintenance, facility condition assessment review, and programs affecting maintenance.
Act as the Architect of the Capitol point of contact during evacuations at the incident command center or jurisdiction command center.
Develop and review RCP scheduling duties; act as RCP during major weather events or ensure RCP coverage; communicate and coordinate emergency response; and determine causes.
Implement corrective actions to resolve work problems.
Provide leadership and guidance to employees supporting Direct Digital Controls (DDC) system installation, troubleshooting, and operation.
Function as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) and review work in progress by external contractors, Construction Division employees, and assigned maintenance workers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
Potentially higher annual leave accrual credit based on prior qualifying service
Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program