Carpentry Worker

Summary

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division, Carpentry Branch. The incumbent assists journey level workers in the performance of carpentry duties. The House Office Buildings seeks temporary Carpentry Workers for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves. Workers will terminate at the conclusion of the project. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory.

Duties

• These positions are temporary for the 120th House Office Buildings Congressional Moves. The job term may end when projects are completed, or funding expires. This position will be used to fill Day and Night shifts. Shifts will be determined and or change based on Operational Needs of Management. Hours may change depending on Operational Needs of Management. Carpentry Worker: Carpentry workers at this grade level measure, cut, construct, install, repair and modify wood, composite and wood substitute items where specific fit and accuracy are within allowable limits to produce a serviceable product. The work may involve construction, alteration, repair or modification of items and structures (such as wood and metal stud wall framework, walls, wood flooring, ceiling tile, suspended ceilings, dry wall, doors, door frames, finished paneling, windows, furniture, counter tops, interior and exterior trim) where accuracy, spacing and fit are essential to structural soundness and appearance. Responsibilities: Applying standard measurements, specifications and instructions when constructing, installing or repairing items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding and scaffolds. Utilizing wood, composite materials, wood substitutes and woodworking techniques, as well as basic shop mathematics to plan, measure and lay out materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications. Following specific instructions and is aided through the use of templates or preplanned or precut materials. Fabricating or assembling furniture and moldings and installing items that may be closely joined to other assemblies to strengthen and/or support or to provide air and weatherproof assemblies. This requires close tolerances, precise fit and finished appearances. The worker use a variety of carpentry tools including hammers, saws, chisels, routers, joiners, band and jig saws, latches, drill presses and disc and belt sanders. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

“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.” Please Note: This position is temporary, not to exceed 13 months. It is a position that is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds. If project work continues, however, it could be extended beyond the 13 months-time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency.

Education

There is no educational requirement for the position.