Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DCFull-time$46.27–54.01/hrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$46.27–54.01/hr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Architect of the Capitol is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor. The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor oversees a team of skilled tradespeople in the Architect of the Capitol’s Mechanical Systems Branch, supervising maintenance, repair, and renovation projects for building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. The role includes administrative duties, budget management, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting of mechanical and automation equipment while ensuring safety and clear communication with staff and contractors.

Key focus areas include Supervise at least five workers performing maintenance, construction, and skilled trades tasks, Oversee work on building systems including heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing, and Inspect equipment and maintenance areas regularly to identify safety problems or repair needs.

Important skills include Supervising Employees, Supervising Trades, Crafts, And Labor Functions, Overseeing Work On Building Systems, Checking Equipment And Maintenance Areas For Safety Problems, Writing Findings, and Giving Workers Tasks To Fix Issues. Preferred (not required): General Maintenance, Repair, Operation Of Mechanical Equipment, and Utilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervising EmployeesSupervising Trades, Crafts, and Labor FunctionsOverseeing Work on Building SystemsChecking Equipment and Maintenance Areas for Safety ProblemsWriting FindingsGiving Workers Tasks to Fix IssuesCommunicating Clearly in WritingCommunicating Clearly in PersonGeneral MaintenanceRepairOperation of Mechanical EquipmentUtilitiesElectricalFire Protection SuppressionAlarm SystemsHVACBoilerSteam Generating EquipmentElectronic SystemsSupervising RepairsSupervising AlterationsSupervising Improvements to Building and GroundsAssigning DutiesEvaluating PerformanceManaging Organizational Unit's BudgetManaging WorkloadDeveloping Performance RequirementsResolving Complaints and GrievancesTroubleshoot Faulty Performance of EquipmentRepairing EquipmentModifying EquipmentTroubleshoot Building Automation and Control Network (BACNetTM) DDCsAchieve Interoperability of Installed BACNetTM DDCsAlertonTMAutomated LogicDelta ControlsReliableWEB ControlsTroubleshoot Non-BACNet DDC SystemsOperate Non-BACNet DDC SystemsTroubleshoot Building Automation SystemsOperate Building Automation SystemsHubsLand Gate RoutersPlan Work of a/C Equipment MechanicsOperation and Maintenance of Commercial and Industrial SystemsDismantling PumpsRepairing PumpsReassembling PumpsDismantling Impellers

Qualifications

Supervising at Least Five Workers in Maintenance, Facilities, Construction, or Other Hands-on Skilled Trades WorkUS Citizen or Other Categories

Full job description

Come work with us as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor located in the Architect of the Capitol; Superintendent, House Office Buildings; Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division; Mechanical Systems Branch; Mechanical Systems Day, Evening or Night Section. 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: Ability to supervise employees performing trades, crafts, and labor functions of construction, renovation, installation projects and maintenance and repair projects work including: Supervising at least five workers in maintenance, facilities, construction, or other hands‐on skilled trades work. Overseeing work on building systems, including heating and cooling, electrical work, and plumbing. Checking equipment and maintenance areas on a regular basis to look for safety problems or repair needs, writing down what you find, and giving workers tasks to fix the issues. Communicating clearly in writing and in person with employees, supervisors, contractors, and others to give instructions, explain work, and solve daily work problems. The Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor supports general maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical equipment, utilities, electrical, fire protection suppression, alarm systems, HVAC, boiler, and steam generating equipment and electronic systems. Supervises repairs, alterations, and improvements to the building and grounds. Supervises subordinate staff of Air Conditioning (A/C) Equipment Mechanics, Industrial Equipment Mechanics, Insulators, Maintenance Mechanics, Pipefitters, Plumbers, and Welders. Supervise a group of employees performing work at the WG-11 and lower grade levels. Tour of Duty: Sunday – Thursday 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates to include assigning duties to, and evaluating their performance. Manage the organizational unit's budget and workload. Develop performance requirements for subordinates and ensure a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolve complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors. Troubleshoot faulty performance of equipment. Repair and modify equipment as needed to restore proper functioning. Repair Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and electronic sensing controls that perform centralized monitoring of the environment and non-centralized building automation systems. Repair or replace deteriorated original equipment and components with networked items. Troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and repair systems to achieve interoperability of installed Building Automation and Control Network (BACNetTM) DDCs such as AlertonTM, Automated Logic, Delta Controls, Reliable, and/or WEB Controls, and non-BACNet DDC systems. Troubleshoot and operate building automation systems such as hubs, Land Gate Routers, and Land Gate Ethernet Routers. Plan, lay out, coordinate, direct, and check the work of A/C Equipment Mechanics engaged in the operation and maintenance of commercial and industrial systems. Assist subordinates in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators. Plan, lay out, coordinates, perform, direct, and check the work of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Industrial Equipment Mechanics who install, modify, and repair fixtures, fittings, and pipes of heating and A/C systems, fixtures, water lines, plumbing and sewers. Plan, lay out, coordinate, direct, and check the work of lower level Maintenance Mechanic Workers and Helpers assisting higher level workers. Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and storage of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment. Perform other related duties as assigned. . Conditions of Employment 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. Education There is no educational requirement for this posiiton.

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