The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE), Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee serves as a journey level Insulator responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of insulating materials on piping, duct and equipment systems throughout the Architect of the Capitol campus. Duties involve lead and asbestos removal and abatement. The position requires confined space, lead and asbestos abatement certifications.
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 perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Asbestos Abatement certification
Asbestos Abatement Certification and Confined Space Certification is required (Must complete training as prescribed by 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910 within first six months after being assigned to the position and attend annual refresher courses). Tour of Duty: Night (7:00 PM - 5:30 AM) HOURS MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF MANAGEMENT There are 2 Available Positions ***Please Note: This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 13 Months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved and that the temporary appointment is limited in duration. The duration of this temporary appointment may be shorter or longer, depending on the duration of the work or project. The temporary position may also be terminated at any time due to lack of work and/or lack of funds without any advance notice. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management’s expectations, with no advance notice. Major Duties: Measures cuts, mixes and shapes insulating materials for complex arcs and irregular shapes and installing protective moisture proof, containment barriers for hazardous materials removal involving lead paint and asbestos. Complies with OSHA and EPA safety and reporting requirements as well as NIOSK, NESH and AHERA regulatory requirements. Plans and performs work involving removal and installation of a variety of insulating materials on air ducts, heaters, generators, pumps, piping, evaporators, refrigeration units, and boilers. Removes, repairs, encloses, and encapsulates asbestos insulation and other asbestos building products. Ensures that proper precautions are taken to reduce the possibility of releasing asbestos fibers into the environment during repair, removal, and encapsulation operations. Utilizes personal safety equipment and supplies to protect personal health and the health of others during asbestos abatement operations. Repairs damaged insulation and upgrades existing insulation for increased performance. Work involves measuring, cutting, trimming, and fitting insulating materials on regular shaped surfaces of pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts, and other structures, which have irregular and straight runs or surfaces and curves. Uses various types of insulating materials, such as cork, asbestos, magnesia, rock wool, glass wool, and spun glass. Works with these in sheet forms, molded forms, blocks, or pads. Mixes loose materials into cement or plaster forms for trowel application. Insulating surfaces of pipes, ducts, valves, fittings, flanges, boilers, tanks, turbines, evaporators, refrigerating units and similar structures. Saws or shears sections of insulation to size and trims them to fit. Cuts out irregular shapes for valves, fittings, flanges, and similar parts. Secures insulation in place with wire, metal straps, special twine, or cements insulation to surface where appropriate. Performing duties that may involve handling and/or removal of friable and non-friable asbestos. Must possess the knowledge required to safely and legally remove/alter friable and non-friable asbestos, erect protective enclosures, encapsulate asbestos, erect clean rooms, provide negative air and dispose of asbestos. Must possess the skill required to safely operate and maintain asbestos related tools and place asbestos related materials, i.e., mister, high efficiency particulate abatement (HEPA) vacuums and filtering systems, drill attachments, negative air machines, self- contained breathing apparatus, respirators and sampling tools.