Cement Finisher Helper

***This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 13 is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work 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 fundswithout any advance project work continues however it could be extended beyond the 13-month time frame at the sole discretion of the a non-permanent employee you may also be separated for failure to meet managements expectations with no advance notice.***

Day Shift (4:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M) Monday thru Thursday. Hours May Change Due To Operational Needs of Management

As a Helper basic knowledge of the common practices methods sequences and techniques of cement/brick finishing work must be reflected in the applicants work history.

A valid non expired drivers license is needed for the position.

Duties:

Assists journey-level cement finishers by performing maintenance repair and construction work on surfaces such as sidewalks steps walls curbs and ramps.

Assists with mixing pouring spreading and leveling cement and repairing damaged areas removes broken concrete and prepares sub-surfaces.

Prepares job sites by setting up safety tripods and scaffolding; may secure confined space job sites.

Removes old concrete; sets forms; mixes places and finishes new concrete.

Places steel dividers and other expansion joints in sidewalks; lays drainpipes in cement; smooths and levels cement surfaces using trowels and other tools; and applies a finishing coat of cement to surfaces of streets sidewalks bridge work and other concrete work.

Measures dimensions to calculate quantities of materials needed.

Designs and constructs various forms prior to pouring cement using precise measurements and modern equipment and techniques.

Performs mixing and applying toppings colors grout epoxy overlays or waterproofing compounds in accordance with job specifications.

Performs framing work including placing and finishing curbs sidewalks gutters disability access ramps and various other concrete structures.

Participates in demolition of concrete structures with the proper use of pneumatic tools such as chipping gun jackhammer concrete saw and other power equipment

Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training either on the job or through classroom training to ensure that the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related 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

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.

• SCREEN-OUT: Ability to performthe work of the position without more than normal supervision.