Insulator Worker - Washington, United States - US Architect of the Capitol

US Architect of the Capitol

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Position has non-competitive promotion potential to the WG-10.

The incumbent will work under closer than normal supervision and receive increasing responsibility with the goal of attaining the full performance level (WG-10).

MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE:

Insulation Installation, Maintenance, Repair and Removal

Installing a variety of insulating materials such as fiberglass, magnesia, asbestos and unicellular foam on the regular shaped surfaces of pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts and other structures which have predominantly straight runs or surfaces and regular curves.
Removing, repairing, enclosing and encapsulating asbestos insulation and other asbestos building products. Ensures that proper precautions are taken to reduce the possibility of releasing asbestos fibers into the environment during repair, removal and encapsulation operations. Utilizes personal safety equipment and supplies to protect personal health and the health of others during asbestos abatement operations.
Complying with OSHA and EPA safety and reporting requirements as well as NIOSH, NESH and AHERA regulatory requirements.

Hazardous Material Removal and Disposal

Performing duties that may involve handling and/or removal of friable and nonfriable asbestos. Must possess the knowledge required to safely and legally remove or alter friable and nonfriable asbestos, erect protective enclosures, encapsulate asbestos, erect clean rooms, provide negative air and dispose of asbestos. Must possess the skill required to safely operate and maintain asbestos related tools and place asbestos related materials, i.e., mister high efficiency particulate abatement (HEPA) vacuums and filtering systems, drill attachments, negative air machines, half and full face respirators, powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) and sampling tools. Must complete training as prescribed by 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910 within first six months after assigned to these duties and attend annual refresher courses.
Designing and building negative air containment structures or glove bags to prepare for lead and asbestos abatement. Measures, cuts, mixes and shapes insulating materials for complex arcs and irregular shapes and installs protective moistureproof containment barriers for hazardous materials removal involving lead paint and asbestos.

Requirements:

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 jobrelated elements.

If necessary, the selectee will be sent to training for Asbestos Abatement and Lead Paint Removal certifications within the first 6 months of employment.

Possession of current Asbestos Abatement and Lead Paint Removal certifications is desirable.

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
You must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the jobrelated Elements.
You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

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 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.

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 di