Below are the opportunities currently open for applications via USAJOBS.gov.

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Maintenance Mechanic

Join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings and Grounds, Facilities Support Division, Fort Meade Operations and Maintenance Branch. You'll perform general operations, maintenance, and repair of Building Automation & HVAC Systems. Work may include, but is not limited to the maintenance, repair and installation of commercial/industrial air conditioning and heating systems, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and electrical systems.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
10 - 11
Salary
$34.71
$42.63

Insulator Pipe Coverer

The Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Maintenance Branch is seeking an Insulator Pipe Coverer who serves as a journey-level Insulator responsible for the installation, demolition, maintenance and repair of insulating materials on piping, HVAC and equipment systems throughout the Architect of the Capitol campus.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3610
Insulating
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Motor Vehicle Operator (Laborer)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent Capitol Building, Assistant Facilities Support Division, Labor Branch. The selected candidate operates motor vehicles to include driving a box truck with a Gross Vehicle Weight(GVW) of 19,500 pounds and performs laborer duties in support of the Capitol Building operations. A CDL is not required.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5703
Motor Vehicle Operating
Grade Level
WG
06
Salary
$26.74
$31.19

Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) Supervisor

The position is responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates and evaluating work performance; planning, scheduling and coordinating work operations; and solving problems related to the work performed by the unit. The incumbent also performs nonsupervisory tasks in support of the mission.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WS
06
Salary
$37.43
$43.61

Sheet Metal Mechanic Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Executive Director of Facilities Operations US Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services and Facility Operations Division, Maintenance Branch, Sheet Metal Section. The incumbent is a Sheet Metal Mechanic Supervisor with full supervisory responsibility for control over work operations and subordinates and is responsible to superiors for the quality and quantity of work performed.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3806
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
11
Salary
$46.27
$54.01

Architect

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, House Office Buildings, Director, Tenants Service Division, Tenant Projects Branch.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0808
Architecture
Grade Level
GS
11 - 13
Salary
$85,447.00
$158,322.00

Structural Engineer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) in the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). The selectee will serve will on projects involving the study, design, construction, rehabilitation, inspection and/or testing of structural systems and their associated components to include but not limited to including building frames, foundations, tunnels, retaining structures, vibration‐sensitive elements, blast‐resistant components, and historic preservation.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0810
Civil Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13 - 14
Salary
$121,785.00
$187,093.00

Project Scheduler (Temporary)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee will be responsible for developing, reviewing, monitoring and analyzing planning, design and construction schedules on a broad range of building projects during programming, planning, design and construction phases.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

Building Services Coordinator

This position is in the Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Service Center Branch. The incumbent offers a variety of services to the occupants of the U.S. Senate Office Buildings and deals with diverse and complex problems in an efficient and timely manner in support of the daily operations of the building.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0303
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Grade Level
GS
05 - 07
Salary
$46,610.00
$75,059.00

HVAC Electronics Mechanic (DDC)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services and Facility Operations Division, Maintenance Branch, HVAC-R Section. The incumbent performs progressively more complex assignments on electronic equipment and control systems frequently solving multi-dimensional problems while inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining and adjusting heating and cooling systems.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2604
Electronics Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$38.35
$44.74

Supervisory Horticulturist - (Director of Horticulture)

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has a leadership position as Director of Horticulture within Capitol Grounds and Arboretum (CGA); Horticulture Division. The Supervisory Horticulturist primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership and long-term planning for the Gardening Division, including planning and managing long term human capital, budget, customer experience, curatorial and other critical processes.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0437
Horticulture
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Electronics Mechanic

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operations, Office of Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Office of Assistant Director of Utility Distribution Services Division, Electronics Branch. The incumbent is an Electronics Mechanic in the Electronics Branch and may be assigned to either the Day or Evening Electronics Section.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2604
Electronics Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Painter Refinisher Leader

This position is located in the Senate Office Buildings, Tenant Services Division, Painting Branch. The Painter-Refinisher Leader will lead a team of painters and refinishers while overseeing painting and refinishing projects.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WL
10
Salary
$38.21
$44.55

Electrician

The House Office Buildings seeks temporary Electricians for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings, Electricial Branch. The incumbent performs journey-level Electrician duties operation and installation of a variety of electrical and adjunctive electronic systems and equipment. This requires a 6 day a week schedule, and overtime may be required and in some instances it may be mandatory.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Decorative Plasterer

The House Office Buildings seeks temporary Decorative Plasterers for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings, Painting Branch. Decorative plasterers will serve as journey level Plasterers and perform standard painting tasks when necessary. This requires a 6 day a week schedule, and overtime may be required and in some instances it may be mandatory.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3605
Plastering
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Wood Crafter

Located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings and Senate Office Buildings, Wood Crafting/Carpentry Branch. The AOC seeks temporary wood crafters for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory. Seeking applicants with journey-level wood crafting and/or carpentry skills.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Painter

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings and Senate Office Buildings, Painting Branch. The AOC seeks temporary Painters for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. Painters will use standard methods and special finishing techniques to perform coating work on furnishings and buildings. This requires a 6 day a week schedule, and overtime may be required and in some instances it may be mandatory.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$32.85
$38.41

Laborer (Recycler)

Located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings and Senate Office Buildings, Day or Night Labor Branch. The AOC seeks temporary Laborer (Recycler's) for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. This position will be used to fill Day and Night shifts. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory. The Laborer (Recycler)'s will perform a wide range of laborer duties in support of the 120th Congressional moves.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3502
Laboring
Grade Level
WG
04
Salary
$22.25
$25.92

Sheet Metal Mechanic (Roofing)

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings is seeking a journey level Sheet Metal Mechanic for the Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services Division, Sheet Metal Section to form, join and assemble and install sheet metal components of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, copper roofs and kitchen appliances.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3806
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Painter-Refinisher

This position is in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Painting Branch. Serves as a skilled journey level Painter-Refinisher and does coating work on furnishings and buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Mechanical Engineer

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities and Power Plant Operations. This is a unique opportunity to support the mission of the AOC and serve as a Mechanical Engineer who provides professional support for Steam and Chilled Water related engineering for the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) distribution system and plant buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0830
Mechanical Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00