Decorative Plasterer - Washington, United States - US Architect of the Capitol

US Architect of the Capitol
US Architect of the Capitol
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Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


These Positions are Temporary

119th CONGRESSIONAL MOVES

Journey Level Experience is required for the Position.

Tours of Duty:

Evening Shift (4:00 P.M. - 12:30 A.M.)

  • Shift work may change due to the Operating Needs of the Agency.
  • Office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory

Major Duties

Surface Preparation and Plastering Work

  • Performs decorative maintenance and repair on unusual and unique historical plaster walls, ceilings, cornices, and moldings in the House Office Buildings to a paint ready surface. Plasters metal, wood or gypsum lathe, wallboard, and masonry surfaces. Repairs and patches plaster and stucco surfaces.
  • Installs lathing and other bases necessary for plastering. Mixes plaster to specified consistency and spreads or sprays over lathe or other base. Smoothens plaster with proper tools; attains uniform thickness, roughens undercoat to bond succeeding coats of plaster; and marks with a brush or other tools to create a decorative texture in finished coats.
  • Measures and straightens corners, angles, and wall land ceiling surfaces; prepares corner beading panel moldings, ceiling centers and other plaster fittings; conceals joints and nail holes with wet plaster or sealing compounds and smoothens them using wet brushes and sand paper; and matches existing finishes, including most textures.
  • Tapes, blocks & finishes new drywall. Patches holes in existing drywall walls. Sands new & old drywall walls to a paint ready surface.
  • Follows OSHA regulations & wears the correct PPE at all times. Attends safety classes and training to reinforce the awareness in safety and hazards.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • You must be able to pass a drug test.
  • Your resume and question responses must demonstrate jobrelated 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.

  • Ability to perform decorative plasterer work without more than normal supervision. (Screenout Factor)

Education:

There are no educational requirements for this position.


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.


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.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.


Probationary Period:


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


  • Benefits
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.

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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
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