Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. LBG-2025-313 Department Architect of the Capitol
Salary $51.75 to $60.35 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/1/2025 Close Date 8/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The incumbent is a Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor and serves as Chief of the Projects Branch. The Projects Branch is subdivided into the Paint/Plaster, Sheet Metal, Wood Crafting, Masonry, Machine Sections and Grounds. The incumbent supervises the trades, crafts, and labor functions of construction, renovation, installation, maintenance, repair and tenant fit-out projects involving decorative painting/plaster, sheet metal, wood crafting, masonry, Machine Sections, Gardening & grounds.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply.

Duties

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4PM

As General Supervisor, the incumbent supervises the trades, crafts, and labor functions of construction, renovation, installation, maintenance, repair and tenant fit-out projects involving decorative painting/plaster, sheet metal, wood crafting, masonry, Machine Sections and gardening and grounds.

MAJOR DUTIES:

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBLITIES 100%

Through subordinate supervisors, oversee the preparation of cost estimates from drawings, blueprints or site inspections for proposed or anticipated construction projects and alterations. Maintains computerized workorders, logbooks, material inventories, cost estimates, material take offs, inventory sheets, blueprints, and drawings. Oversees the requisition of supplies, materials, and tools.

Plans, schedules, and oversee the work operations of subordinate shop supervisors and workers on a quarterly and longer-term basis. Recommends the use of contractors to accomplish maintenance work that cannot be undertaken by the in-house workforce.

Observes work in progress, investigates work related problems (e.g., excessive costs, low productivity, workload imbalance, and acquisition or development of specialized tools, etc.), and determines causes. Implements corrective actions to resolve work problems. Considers and acts on recommendations regarding acquisition of specialized equipment and tools. Resolves staffing, and work operations problems. Establishes or revises standard operating procedures for the work operation.

Plans and establish Branch leave schedules. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsel employees on performance, set performance standards, and make formal appraisals of subordinates' work performance. Interviews candidates for vacancies and recommend promotion or reassignment of employees. Counsel employees on problems and takes action on formal complaints. Acts on proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed. Promotes positive work environment and the participation of employees in such programs as the suggestion program. Maintains production reports and records.

Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Meets organizational goals and customer expectations, making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks. Manages human, financial and information resources strategically. Builds coalitions internally and with other organizations and stakeholders to achieve common goals.

Trains team’s responsible contact person (RCP) communications and requirements. Acts as AOC point of contact during evacuations at either the incident command center or at the jurisdiction command center. Develops and reviews RCP scheduling duties, act as RCP during major weather events or ensure RCP coverage is establish, communicates and coordinates emergency response and determines causes. Implements corrective actions to resolve work problems.

Considers and acts on recommendations regarding the acquisition of specialized equipment and tools. Resolves staffing and work operations problems. Establishes or revises standard operating procedures for the work operation.

Serves on communities of practice within the umbrella of operations and maintenance. Develops Best Management Practices for recurring, preventative, service, corrective, predictive, and reliability-based maintenance. Manages oversight and is accountable for work completion, reporting and presenting results.

Reviews, references, and enforces employees and supervisors to Collective Bargaining Agreements. Investigates grievances and complaints, resolving them informally, and notifying supervisors of those of sufficient importance or seriousness; initiating recommendations for the selection, promotion, demotion, transfer and separation of employees; advising and counseling workers on how to improve their performance and explaining new work techniques; encouraging and appraising beneficial suggestions from subordinates; maintaining work reports and records; and assisting supervisors in planning overall leave schedules. Evaluates temporary promotions in the absence of managers of service units.

Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with AOC staff, senior staff, officials from other agencies and the general public. Demonstrates skill in developing and delivering oral and written presentations as well as making recommendations on management issues in concise and convincing language.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be able to pass a drug test.
  • Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
  • You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

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.

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position:

  • Supervise the trades, crafts, and labor functions of construction, renovation, installation projects and maintenance and repair projects.

WS-15: Must possess relevant experience:

-Schedule maintenance and assist of air conditioning, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. Assist shops in setting up plans for equipment maintenance.

-Meets organizational goals and customer expectations, making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks.

-Tracks and maintains logs of required annual inspections, testing, and maintenance contracts.

Education

There is no educational requirement.

Additional information

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 http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6.

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 who is not currently 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 made on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee 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.

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.

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).

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.

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 job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, 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 job elements and competencies:

  • Ability to Lead and Supervise
  • Skill in Technical Practices
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to interpret instructions, and specifications (including blueprints)
  • Skill in Equipment, Assembly, Installation and Repair


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 non-selection or disqualification from 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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Required Documents

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.

Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).

Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

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

You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Agency contact information

Brittany Holmes
Address
Architect of the Capitol
2nd and D Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States

Next steps

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