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Pipefitter

Architect of the Capitol · Posted 51 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $31.2 – $42.6/hr Apply by Aug 27, 2026 Pipefitting ISTP EngineeringTrades
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About the Role

This is a standard position description located in any Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Jurisdiction under the administrative authority of the AOC. The incumbent serves as an expert Pipefitter performing troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components in assigned Capitol Complex work sites that include monumental iconic historic buildings with a complex infrastructure.

What You'll Do

  • →Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • →Duties are stated at the WG-11; this is a career ladder position requiring the employee to perform progressively more responsible duties and responsibilities on a gradual basis to develop journey level skills in Pipefitting to the WG-11.
  • →Duties include, but are not limited to: Utilize the electronic Building Automation System (BAS) and related technology to install, monitor, diagnose, repair and maintain multifaceted, diverse vendor products as required to sustain the operations of the U.S.
  • →Congress and preserve heritage assets, including moisture-controlled preservation requirements related to piping systems and outside irrigation systems.
  • →Serve as expert pipefitter and utilize the BAS system to troubleshoot, start/stop systems, pumps, motors, verify operating parameters and make adjustments to meet building requirements.
  • →Utilize the BAS system to identify electronic faults in pumps and valves.
  • →Adjust electronically controlled Variable Frequency Drives and related Direct Digital Controls utilized on plumbing systems.
  • →Utilize Web TMA to create work orders, document labor hours and annotate the nature of the tasks or problems.
  • →Utilize Mobile TMA (I Phone) to scan equipment and identify defective parts to expedite procurement of replacement parts.
  • →Utilize BAS to access fountain equipment, identify fault locations and expedite repairs.
  • →Install, troubleshoot and replace faulty electronic Direct Digital Control Energy valves.
  • →Utilize BAS or vendor systems to adjust system temperatures and pressures to support AC operations on the secondary heating system, steam systems and make repairs as required.
  • →Perform maintenance repair on all systems: steam, chilled water, domestic water and heating, etc.
  • →Perform maintenance, repair, installation and inspection of steel, copper and Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) life safety sprinkler systems in multi-story, historic buildings.

Requirements

  • ✓There is no educational requirement for the position.
  • ✓You must be able to pass a drug test.
  • ✓Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
  • ✓You must be a U.S.
  • ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.

Benefits

  • ★As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits, including medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and student loan repayment and forgiveness.
  • ★Your benefits depend on the type of position you have—whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
  • ★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).

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 663097ba-c946-4c59-b36a-b2e51c08a38f

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