Apprentice Cabinet Maker Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. req3639 Department House of Representatives
Salary $63,000.00 to $72,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/14/2025 Close Date 4/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Furnishings Department, Office of Logistics & Support (L&S), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The purpose of the Office of L&S is to provide important logistical services to the entire House community, including building, repairing, moving, setting up, and breaking down furniture; facilitating office moves; and managing all accountable equipment assets within the House.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to the public

Duties

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel

Job Summary:

 This position is located in the Furnishings Department, Office of Logistics & Support (L&S), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The purpose of the Office of L&S is to provide important logistical services to the entire House community, including building, repairing, moving, setting up, and breaking down furniture; facilitating office moves; and managing all accountable equipment assets within the House. The purpose of the Furnishings Department is to build and repair furniture and install carpet and draperies in the House offices. Within the Furnishings Department, the Cabinet Shop is responsible for new construction of cabinetry and furniture and for repairing existing furniture in the offices of Members, Committees, Leadership, and support staff. This position serves as the Apprentice Cabinet Maker.

The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities

Primary Duties:

This is an apprenticeship position offering the opportunity to learn and develop a valuable and rewarding trade.

Support daily operations of the L&S/Furnishings Cabinet shop including but not limited to: Furniture repair, service calls, shop upkeep, safety, customer service and employee development. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Strong hand eye coordination and fine motor skills
  • Experience with power and hand tools
  • Proficiency in Mathematical concepts and calculations 

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only)

Benefits

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.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

Required Documents

Resume

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.


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