Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Facility Manager Building and Grounds Supreme Court, Operations and Maintenance Division, Maintenance Branch Day/Evening. Responsibility includes managing and overseeing operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, utility, HVAC, hydronic heating, steam generating equipment and building automation systems. Responsibilities The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor oversees the Maintenance Branch Day and Evening shifts: Day Shift (6:00am to 2:30pm) and Evening Shift (2:00pm to 10:30pm) with two Assistant Supervisors to oversee the day-to-day operations of each shift. Tour of Duty: Day shift with alternate work schedule available. Requirement to modify schedule as necessary to provide some overlap with evening shift. ***The position is designated as “Emergency/Essential” and will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather conditions.*** ***Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certification by an EPA-Approved Technician's Certification Program is Desired*** MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Supervisory Serves as Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor responsible for overseeing, managing and directing Maintenance Mechanic Day and Evening shift personnel. Supported by two Assistant Supervisors, one for each shift, and approximately ten mechanics performing work at the WG-12 or lower level meets. Provides advice to the Facilities Manager’s team on all matters affecting facilities maintenance productivity, efficiency and management for high quality maintenance standards. Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. Manages the organizational unit’s budget and workload including material purchases and service contract development and oversight. Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolves complaints and grievances. Plans and establishes leave schedules. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment via employee-specific Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Counsels employees on problems and addresses informal complaints through discussions with employees and AOC Labor Relations representatives. Initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed. Complies with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Initiates or takes corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or coordinates training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all subordinates know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Routinely checks to verify that subordinates are properly using all required PPE. Piping Systems Installation, Inspection and Maintenance Provides supervision, coaching and mentoring of Maintenance Mechanic Shop personnel in troubleshooting and analyzing defects or malfunctions in specialized piping systems and related fixtures. Inspects piping system equipment and fixtures using a variety of diagnostic techniques and equipment to locate a problem. Checks steam and chilled water system for leaks, defects in equipment and malfunctions. Observes and tests the operating efficiency of heating systems, to localize malfunctions. Independently conducts inspections of piping systems, identifying irregularities and existing and/or potential problems. Identifies source and nature of system malfunctions. HVAC and Refrigeration Troubleshooting, Installation and Maintenance Provides supervision, coaching and mentoring for the maintenance of a variety of commercial and industrial Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems to locate and check elements such as those which control low and high side pressures, the temperature of the cooling units, the temperatures of the liquid and suction lines and the run time of the various mechanisms. Checks for the probability of leaks by visual and audible examination of equipment components, by applying prescribed test procedures and equipment and by exploring probable reasons for equipment failure. Leads teams to dismantle, repair and reassemble units such as pumps, impellers, compressors, receivers and evaporators. Teams may overhaul valves, replace gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals and couplings and align motors and drives. Electronic Equipment Maintenance (BAS/DDC) Supervises, coaches and mentors the Direct Digital Controls (DDC) technicians or mechanics and works on highly complex systems that are characterized by application of advanced electronic theory and frequent technological changes in the systems. Ability to navigate the Building Automation System (BAS) system from an operation, troubleshooting and diagnosis standpoint, as well as perform the installation of equipment and components. Electrical Maintenance, Audio/Visual and Function Oversight Supervises, coaches and mentors Evening Shift Assistant Supervisors responsible for the electrical maintenance and setup up of sound, microphones and other various equipment to support Supreme Court functions as required. Supervises the set up and function tests smart boards and screens used for presentations during special events. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. “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: Ability to supervise a diverse workforce of skilled workers in mechanical trade occupations specifically, overseeing operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, utility, HVAC, hydronic heating, steam generating equipment and building automation systems. Your application must show that you have sufficient training and/or experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement. Education 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 OPM vet guide 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.