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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Summer Internship (Pipefitter Aide)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $17/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Architect of the Capitol offers unique and exciting opportunities to serve as a Pipefitter Aide during the Summer Internship Program. This role provides hands-on professional experience, networking, training, and exposure to careers in public service on Capitol Hill.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist journey-level pipefitters and learn how to assemble, disassemble, lay out, install and perform repair and maintenance work on various fixtures and components

Learn the basics of measuring pipes and independently carry out pipefitter tasks

Learn about the process required to install multiple pipe sizes and materials for plumbing, steam and fire protection within the perimeter of the Capitol Complex

Receive detailed instructions on new assignments along with assistance and supervision to support student employees in this role

Qualification

PipefittingMeasuring pipesTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

You must be a current student who meets the following requirements: Applications will be accepted from students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2026, AND currently attending a college, university, or trade school

All students must be U.S. Citizens

Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs

You must be able to pass a drug test

Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs

You must meet the requirements for the summer internship

Participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program is limited to a total of three years. Candidates are eligible to participate no more than three years, collectively or consecutively, in the Summer Intern Employment Program. Candidates who have reached the three years in the program will be deemed ineligible to participate this calendar year