Fabric Worker (Drapery Fabricator)

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Retirement options

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Architect of the Capitol is seeking a Fabric Worker (Drapery Fabricator) in Washington, DC to fabricate, install, and service drapery. The role involves operating sewing machines, hand sewing fabrics, and assembling drapery track and rod systems within a dedicated upholstery shop.

The position requires standing at work tables, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing related upholstery tasks. The work is scheduled Monday through Friday on first shift, with safety PPE provided as needed.

Formación

• There is no educational requirement for this position.

Responsabilidades

• Drapery Fabrication Work: fabricates, installs, and services drapery.
• Without supervision, manufactures drape panels, top treatments, and tie-backs.
• Upholsters hard board backing.
• Assembles and services drapery track and rod systems.
• Operates industrial sewing machines and hand-sews fabrics for window treatments.
• Performs shop upkeep and equipment maintenance.

Descripción del empleo

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations; Executive Director of Facilities Operations, Senate Office Buildings; Division Director Tenant Services Division, Upholstery Branch. The Fabric Worker (Drapery Fabricator) will be responsible for fabricating and servicing drapery.

Key Responsibilities

TOUR OF DUTY: Monday – Friday (First Shift) 5:30 am – 2 pm MAJOR DUTIES: Drapery Fabrication Work: Fabricates, installs, and services drapery. Without supervision, manufacturers drape panels, top treatments, and tie-backs. Upholsters hard comic boards. Assembles and services drapery track and rod systems. Performs operation of industrial sewing machines and other equipment, without supervision. Hand sews all types of fabrics for window treatments.

Uses equipment to include irons and steamers. Performs shop upkeep to include daily sweeping of floor, general cleaning and basic maintenance of the shop equipment. Upholsterer Tasks: Performs the less complex upholstery tasks involving stripping and tacking chair coverings under supervision. Without supervision, cleans and conditions leather and fabric furniture. Operates a furniture cleaning machine, without supervision.

Rebuilds seats and backs by using old cover or established pattern as a guide. Removes old covering and padding, checks and repairs seat frame; secures and ties seat springs; cuts and sews new covering and adds padding to seat, adjusting amount to ensure proper fit of covering. Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Standing at worktables to measure, mark, and cut materials and sitting for long periods while operating sewing machines or doing hand sewing. The work includes a considerable amount of stooping, bending, and kneeling, and continually uses arms, hands, and fingers in pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears and electric knives. Drapery Fabricators may occasionally work in cramped areas, on ladders and scaffolds, and overhead.

Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated and heated. Incumbent is subject to cuts, scratches, bruises and other minor injuries or irritation from handling tools. Incumbent is also subject to irritation caused by dyes, dust and lint from fabrics. Incumbent is exposed to loud noises from sewing machines in the work area.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $32.85 – $38.41/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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