Maintenance Worker (Garage) Job in Washington DC, DC

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Garage Branch.

Incumbent responsible for maintaining safety, security, assignment and usage of parking spaces, performing painting and cleaning tasks, routine maintenance on mobile cleaning equipment, automotive mechanical work and operating motorized cleaning vehicles in and around the SOB garage areas.

Clarification from the agency

Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

Qualifications

Education

There is no educational requirement.

Additional information

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).

A variety of 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, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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:

Skill and Knowledge

Ability to handle a variety of tools and equipment required to perform duties in a safe and acceptable manner in compliance with unit safety regulations and work standards. 

Skill in using basic tools common to automotive and heavy mobile equipment mechanics, such as wrenches, sockets, ratchets, impact wrenches, torque wrenches, pliers, brake tools and screwdrivers. Skill in using a test equipment, e.g., capacity testers to determine if batteries are discharging or need replacement, circuit testers, tachometers, dwell meters and battery hydrometers. 

Knowledge of hazardous (e.g. lead paint and solvents) and universal (e.g. lamps and batteries) waste management requirements to ensure compliance with environmental regulations in performance of duties (e.g. decide hazardous material is no longer needed and will be disposed, select containers for waste accumulation, add waste to containers, label containers, move waste to and from waste accumulation sites, manage waste accumulation sites).

Must possess a valid state vehicle operator’s license to operate motor vehicles. Ability to follow safe operating procedures and prevent damage to equipment and vehicles during operation of the special purpose vehicles.

Responsibility

The incumbent is under the supervision of the Maintenance Worker Supervisor who makes assignments orally or in writing. Work is seldom checked while in progress and is reviewed through successful accomplishment of assigned tasks, customer satisfaction and conformance to safe work practices.

Physical Effort

Continual walking and standing is required. Physical effort is required to operate foot and hand controls while operating the levers and controls for the scrubber and sweeper vehicles. Lifts some items weighing up to 50 pounds, e.g., bags of water and oil absorbing compounds, buckets of curb sealer and floor soap and items up to 100 pounds, e.g., kegs of ice melting compounds. 

Working Conditions

Works in areas that are cramped, dusty, greasy and wet. May work indoors and outdoors and in a wide range of temperatures.

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).

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.

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