Pipefitter Leader

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Architect of the Capitol is seeking a Pipefitter Leader to troubleshoot, repair, and install pipefitting components across Capitol Complex sites, including historic buildings and grounds.

This essential position requires supervising crew, coordinating tasks, and ensuring safety on site. The role involves direct field work and requires meeting eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead or supervise employees performing pipefitting work.
• Directing and assigning daily work tasks and maintaining effective communication.
• Independently installing, repairing, and modifying copper, black iron, and PVC piping.
• Inspecting finished piping work and enforcing job-site safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily work tasks and track job order progress.
• Install, repair, and modify copper, black iron, and PVC piping across systems.
• Perform field repairs when drawings are incomplete or unavailable.
• Inspect piping work and enforce safety on site.

Skills

Pipefitting

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Tools

Copper piping

Black iron piping

PVC piping

Job description

We love our jobs. Do you? This position is located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Library Building and Grounds, Maintenance Branch, Plumbing Section. As a Pipefitter Leader, you will troubleshoot, repair, and install pipefitting system components in assigned Capitol Complex work sites that include extensive grounds and arboretum, monumental historic buildings with a complex infrastructure.

The position is considered essential and is required to report during emergency closures.

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 lead or supervise employees in the performance of pipefitting work including:

• Directing and assigning daily work tasks, tracking job order progress, and maintaining effective communication between workers, leaderships, and other trades;
• Independently installing, repairing, and modifying copper, black iron, and PVC piping across commercial or residential plumbing and mechanical systems;
• Executing effective field repairs and adjustments when drawings are incomplete, inaccurate, or unavailable; and
• Inspecting finished piping work and enforcing job-site safety.