House Superintendent's Office

Employees of the AOC's House Carpentry Branch make a mold of an intricate seal

The AOC House Superintendent's Office, led by Bill Weidemeyer, is responsible for the day-to-day structural, mechanical and domestic care of the House Office Buildings. The AOC cares for 1,300 member office and committee rooms in four House Office Buildings Cannon, Longworth, Rayburn and Ford rooms totaling more than 4.5 million square feet of space.

The House Superintendent’s Office is comprised of a variety of skills and trades including the operation of the air conditioning, cleaning, electrical, elevator, fire/electronics, masonry, painting and refinishing, plumbing, sheet metal, subway, and wood crafting. These skilled tradespersons work behind the scenes providing services to the House that include: ensuring a safe and comfortable indoor environment; preserving historic structures; maintenance, repair, and construction; and care of office suites.

Need Assistance? 
House Superintendent Service Center: 202.225.4141
Online Service Request (must be connected to Capitol Hill network to access this link)


Services available through the House Service Center: 

  • Cabinet installation 
  • Keys and lock-out services
  • Heating and air conditioning 
  • Cleaning and trash removal 
  • Recycling
  • Plumbing and electrical
  • Office and decorative painting 
  • Pest Control

113th Congressional Transition Resources

The following resources are available to help House offices during the 113th Congressional Transition:

  • Member Office Lottery, Rayburn House Office Building Room 2359, schedule (PDF).   
  • https://113transition.house.gov/ (available only on House network): This site contains guidance for closing, opening or moving a Member office. The website also includes contact information for related services.
  • http://congressionalmoves.aoc.gov/ (available only on House network): This site includes 3-D renderings of suites, suite attributes, 360-degree panoramic views of most suites and lottery status, as well as schedule information and selection rules. (Access the mobile version at: http://mobilemoves.aoc.gov/)
  • AOC Services at Glance (PDF) This brochure includes key information and contacts about the many services provided by AOC to Member Offices.