This position is located in the House Office Buildings, Asst. Superintendent Facility Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch, Mechanical Systems Section. The incumbent assists the supervisor by leading subordinate staff including Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics, Pipefitters, and Maintenance Workers and Helpers.
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.
The tour of duty hours will be 2pm-10:30pm (2nd shift) This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Assists the supervisor by passing on instructions, explaining the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led; Works along with other workers and setting the pace; Demonstrates proper work methods; Sees to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work; Maintains a current knowledge, and answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical information); assures that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; checks work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor’s instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been followed; urges or advises other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet the deadlines; assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Leads Maintenance Mechanics Workers and Helpers who assist higher level skilled trades workers such as Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics, and Pipefitters in carrying out a preventive maintenance program in the HOB. Performs limited human resource management functions such as resolving work-related problems and referring informal grievances and appeals to the supervisor or an appropriate management official; informing the supervisor of performance management issue/problems and recommending/requesting related actions, such as: assignment, reassignment, promotions, tour of duty changes, performance appraisals, awards, and recognition. Performs a variety of commercial and industrial systems maintenance and repair assignments in the House Office Buildings. Assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of the air conditioning and heating systems, plumbing, and water lines and fixtures.