This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The AOC is seeking a senior-level Sheet Metal Mechanic to perform advanced journey level sheet metal operations work in support of the Construction Division.
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 do the work of a sheet metal mechanic without more than normal supervision
DAYSHIFT TOUR OF DUTY: 4:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (Monday - Thursday) ***HOURS MAY CHANGE DUE TO OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF MANAGEMENT*** Sheet metal mechanics at this level plan, lay out and develop templates to construct, assemble and install irregular items and systems. The sheet metal items and systems used by sheet metal mechanics at this level have various combinations of features including: cornices, canopies, transition elbows and oblique, truncated or frustum cones. Objects and systems with these features are more difficult to make and join than those at grade 10, because they are usually unconventional, one-of-a-kind items, systems or apparatuses used for a one-time project. In addition to the parallel line and radial line development typical at the grade 10 level, the grade 11 mechanic more frequently uses triangulation principles. MAJOR DUTIES: Evaluates damage and/or wear to sheet metal components and systems. Disassembles, repairs, fabricates, assembles and installs sheet metal components. Uses various measuring tools to measure size, angles and patterns for repair, replacement and/or modification. Plans and lays out templates for construction and repair of components for heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct work, kitchen equipment and exhaust hoods and copper roof components. Checks system to determine component faults and to identify sheet metal pattern requirements. Lays out, cuts out and forms sheet metal material according to patterns. Uses welding, riveting, soldering, mechanical fasteners, forming machines and other tools of the trade to join and assemble components to prevent system leaks. Repairs copper roofs as required. Measures and fits new sections. Caulks around joints and flashing. Solders joints. Repairs and installs metal roofing accessories such as chimneys, guards, gutters, pipes, valleys and vents. Fabricates, installs, removes, repairs and adjusts duct work. Works with stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium alloys and honeycomb materials. Uses hand and power tools and machines such as slip-roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, crimpers, rotary machines with extra forming rolls and beading machines. The incumbent must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures. Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performs other related duties as assigned.