Maintenance Mechanic

Architect of the Capitol•Washington, DC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Maintenance Mechanic at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG), a public garden in the legislative branch. The role performs journey-level or developmental work across multiple skilled trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing/pipefitting, boiler plant operations, and carpentry. WG-09 employees perform developmental assignments under closer supervision, with increasingly complex assignments as experience and proficiency grow. This career-ladder position has promotion potential to WG-11. The position is essential. The incumbent must report during emergencies and inclement weather and be available to work Saturday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Holiday and weekend work and rotating shifts may be required to meet operational needs. The Maintenance Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and operates commercial and industrial HVAC systems and their controls; works on electrical control and monitoring systems; and installs, maintains, and repairs piping systems for water, sewage, steam, heating, sprinklers, irrigation, and tempered water. The position also performs carpentry, glazing, painting, finishing, and related building work; operates and maintains boilers and auxiliary equipment; conducts preventive maintenance and seasonal shutdowns and startups; and monitors greenhouse environmental control systems. Other duties include fleet and automotive maintenance, small engine repair, fire alarm maintenance, reverse-osmosis water system repair, elevator inspection, and event setup and breakdown. The role also sustains efficient combustion and ensures compliance with applicable air-pollution laws and regulations. At WG-09, the employee performs basic tasks in at least two trades under close supervision. At WG-10, the employee independently performs journey-level work across multiple trades with minimal supervision. At WG-11, the employee performs advanced journey-level work, plans complex corrective actions, helps optimize systems and energy management, mentors others, and coordinates work with contractors and Contracting Officer’s Representatives. EPA 608 CFC certification is desired at WG-09, strongly preferred at WG-10, and required at WG-11 or must be obtained within six months.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in at least two of these occupational areas: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or carpentry; experience must be reflected in the resume.
Ability to perform maintenance mechanic duties across HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing/pipefitting, and boiler plant maintenance without more than normal supervision, for the grade applied to.
WG-09: Experience performing basic maintenance mechanic tasks in at least two trades under close supervision, including preventive maintenance, assisting with repairs, and applying procedures and safety practices.
WG-10: Experience independently performing journey-level duties across multiple trades, including diagnosing controls and equipment, repairing HVAC systems, working on electrical monitoring systems, installing or repairing high- and low-pressure piping, and operating and troubleshooting boilers, while following codes and OSHA requirements with minimal supervision.
WG-11: Experience independently performing advanced journey-level duties, integrating systems, optimizing performance, planning and executing complex corrective actions, mentoring others, and coordinating work with contractors or CORs.
Clearly describe experience addressing the screen-out element for the grade applied to in the resume.
Meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the job announcement closing date.
Pass a drug test.
Meet one of the stated U.S. employment eligibility categories: U.S. citizen; qualifying lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship; qualifying refugee or asylee who has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; qualifying U.S. national owing allegiance to the United States; or a current officer or employee of the U.S. Government.
If a male applicant was born after December 31, 1959, certify registration with the Selective Service System or provide proof of exemption.
Undergo a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and receive satisfactory adjudication if selected.

Nice To Haves

EPA-approved technician CFC certification is desired.
WG-09: Refrigerant-handling exposure; certification is preferred upon entry.
WG-10: EPA 608 CFC certification is strongly preferred; candidates should be able to service refrigerant-bearing systems.
WG-11: EPA 608 CFC certification is required or must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and operate commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
Diagnose HVAC control and equipment malfunctions using testing instruments and prescribed procedures.
Repair heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification, filtration, and air-circulation systems serving USBG facilities and greenhouses.
Balance HVAC systems and resolve complex performance issues.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical control and monitoring systems, including relay systems, interface devices, and analog and digital controls.
Test electrical systems for proper operating conditions and code compliance.
Install, alter, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high- and low-pressure piping systems, including domestic water, sewage, steam, hydronic heating, fire sprinkler, irrigation, and tempered-water systems.
Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood-substitute structures.
Perform glazing, painting, finishing, and installation of partitions, flooring, ceilings, countertops, moldings, and greenhouse glazing components.
Operate hand and power woodworking tools safely.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low- and medium-pressure boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.
Conduct preventive maintenance, inspections, and seasonal system shutdown and startup activities.
Monitor and adjust computer-operated environmental control systems supporting greenhouse environments.
Perform fleet and automotive maintenance and small-engine repair.
Maintain fire alarm systems, repair water reverse-osmosis systems, inspect elevators, and set up and break down events.
Sustain efficient combustion levels and ensure compliance with air-pollution laws and regulations.
At the WG-11 level, plan and execute complex corrective actions, contribute to system optimization and energy management, mentor others, and coordinate work with contractors and CORs.

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
Potential for a higher annual leave accrual rate based on qualifying prior service
Potential eligibility to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program