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Utility Systems Repairer Operator- Supervisor


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 45 - 45
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art creativity and our shared ofpeople come through our doors each year withevenmore online making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includesover160000 works of art from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings Sculpture Garden special exhibitions and public programs is always free.


Duties

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART EMPLOYEES.

The incumbent serves as the senior HVAC first-line supervisor on the day shift. The incumbent is the technical overseer of the vital HVAC system and is relied upon to operate maintain regulate facilitate repair and solve problems that arise on the shift. The incumbent is responsible for the smooth running of the HVAC system in all its many aspects and facets in all of the areas that the system covers including the many areas where priceless and delicate art treasures are present.

Duties for this position include:

  • Assists in developing quality standards for work accomplishments. Reviews and inspects completed staff contract work. Is responsible for resolving problems and taking the appropriate corrective action for staffing and contractor work. Coordinates work operations as needed with the designated Assistant Operations Manager and appropriate supervisors of other departments.
  • Ensures that work operations within the department are accomplished effectively and efficiently and that corrective measures are taken to accomplish work assignments in respective areas.
  • Supportsan effective safety program including safety procedures measures and precautions to insure that subordinate leaders promote and implement the safety program with employees in all work practices. Insures that employees follow approved safety practices including but not limited to safe lifting and bending practices in order to avoid injury.
  • Assigns work to individuals and provides appropriate technical direction in accomplishing difficult maintenance repair and installations. Incumbent observes work in progress as appropriate to anticipate and resolve problems which occur.
  • Skilled in the use of hand tools of the trade (wrenches hand drills cutters sprayers pressure washers etc.) use of instruments for taking temperature humidity and pressure readings and filling out inspection logs required for reporting purposes. This position requires advanced knowledge of the operation of HVAC and mechanical equipment and systems and the skill and ability to determine if any equipment or systems malfunction exists.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
  • See Other Information section regarding Selective Service requirements.
  • Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements seeQualification Standards Handbook forGeneral Schedule Positionsviewable onOPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

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Qualifications

Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the WG-09 level in the Federal service or private sector: leading or supervising teams; working with various HVAC systems in various types of environments such as residential light commercial heavy commercial and industrial; and working hands-on with various types of voltages and amperage.

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F. One year at the WG-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the WG-10 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Policy: than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

This positionis included in the bargaining unit.

Relocation expenseswill not be paid.

Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

EEO Policy: Accommodation Policy:
Veterans Information:
Service Registration: Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibilityrequirements visit the following websites:

Reasonable Accommodation Requests:

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.