Laborer

Summary

These positions are located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) Construction Division, Construction Execution Branch. The selectees will perform a variety of Laborer duties assisting various journey level trades craftsmen with construction projects.

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Duties

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Two Vacancies Available

Day Shift: Monday - Thursday (4:00 A.M. -2:30 P.M. ) or

Night Shift: Monday - Thursday (7:00 P.M. - 5:30 A.M.)

SHIFTS MAY CHANGE DUE TO OPERATING NEEDS OF MANAGEMENT; SHIFTS WILL BE ASSIGNED UPON SELECTION

***Must Possess a Valid and Unexpired State Motor Vehicle Driver's License***

***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:

Loads and transports scaffolds, equipment and materials and transports to work site. Erects scaffolding at worksite. Assists in handling materials.

Assists with concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete using basic tools.

Maintains cleanliness of work site and shop areas in support of craftsmen by cleaning area as directed.

Utilizes significant manual skill in lifting, carrying, and moving equipment, supplies, and materials to assigned areas.

Assists in erecting and dismantling walls, ceilings, doors, and built-in furniture. Operates power jacks and transporters to move excessively heavy objects, heavily loaded skids, etc. Uses hand trucks, dollies, flatbed trucks, etc., to move very heavy materials.

Operates single-function equipment that have components/attachments that are independently controlled through hydraulic and/or mechanical devices. Attaches, adjusts, and operates attachments designed for equipment. Cleans, oils and makes minor operational adjustments on power equipment utilized in the work.

Digs and grades ditches and trenches with pick and shovel. Prepares and restores the work site; fills and levels holes, tracks, and ruts. Repairs damaged roadways, mixing materials and leveling surface of patch with tamper; sets forms, mixes and pours concrete, etc. Operates various power equipment, adjusting controls, mechanisms, oiling and cleaning. May occasionally operate and control specialized powered equipment, such as jack hammers or heavy power tools.

Complies with all OSHA work safety practices and utilizes personal protective equipment as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned for all functions and trades associated with construction projects.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.

"To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States."

Qualifications

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.

• SCREEN-OUT: Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System . If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

DRUG TESTING : The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.

The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.

The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit

The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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 offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.