The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings is seeking a journey level Sheet Metal Mechanic for the Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services Division, Sheet Metal Section to form, join and assemble and install sheet metal components of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, copper roofs and kitchen appliances.
Tour of duty for this position is: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends. The individual selected for this position will: Sheet metal mechanics at this level plan, lay out and develop templates to construct, assemble, and install irregular items and systems.
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. 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. Uses welding, riveting, soldering, mechanical fasteners, forming machines and other tools of the trade to join and assemble components to prevent system leaks.
Traces leaks and removes old roofing, replaces sheathing, boards, beams and joists, replaces cracked sections of roofing and installs roofing felt or other topping material. 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. Performs other related duties as assigned.
There is no educational requirement.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. 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).
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees' opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
arnita.edmonds@aoc.gov · 202-322-0981
This position is with Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch.
The posted pay range is $36.49 – $42.63/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
This is a This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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