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Posted: December 22, 2025 (23 days ago)

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Summer Internship (Pipefitter Aide)

Architect of the Capitol

Legislative Branch

Older

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$17 - $17

per hour

Closes

January 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This summer internship lets students work as aides to experienced pipefitters, helping with tasks like assembling, installing, and repairing pipes for plumbing, steam, and fire systems in the Capitol buildings.

It's a hands-on way to gain practical skills under supervision while learning about public service careers.

Ideal for motivated students in college, university, or trade school who are interested in trades work and can handle physical tasks like lifting 50 pounds.

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • At least 16 years old by June 30, 2026
  • Currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school
  • No more than three years total participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Willingness to follow detailed instructions and work under supervision

Full Job Description

The AOC has unique and exciting opportunities to serve as a Pipefitter Aide during the Summer Internship Program, which offers hands on professional experience, networking, training and most of all exposure to careers in public service, on Capitol Hill.

All students must be U.S. Citizens.

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.

Note: 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.

Major Duties:

Pipefitter Aide This is a great opportunity for students to assist journey-level pipefitters and learn how to assemble, disassemble, lay out, install and perform repair and maintenance work on various fixtures and components.

Students will learn the basics of measuring pipes and independently carry out pipefitter tasks.

Students will also 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.

Detailed instructions are provided on new assignments along with assistance and supervision to support student employees in this role. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/22/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/23/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SUMMER-2026-018