Building Manager

National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC seeks a Facilities Manager in the Building Services Department to oversee all housekeeping activities across museum properties, including East/West Buildings and Sculpture Garden. You will lead service contracts for cleaning, manage staff performance, and drive safety and operational excellence.

Requires availability for recurring overtime and off-hours callbacks as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Oversees and directs all housekeeping activities for Gallery properties.
• Develops performance goals and evaluates work performance of staff.
• Provides leadership and guidance regarding workplace safety, customer service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs all housekeeping activities for Gallery properties.
• Provides leadership oversight of service contracts for window cleaning, carpet cleaning, trash removal and recycling.
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates custodial operations across museum facilities.

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: Requires availability for recurring overtime and off-hours callbacks.

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

Key Responsibilities

This position is in the Facilities Management Division's Building Services Department (AFM-BS). The Gallery is comprised of approximately 1.3 million square feet of building space, including the East and West buildings, the Connecting Link and the Sculpture Garden on the National Mall. In addition, there is a warehouse and shop facility, several condominium apartments, leased offices and an art storage facility.

This position oversees and directs all housekeeping activities for Gallery properties. Duties for this position include Provides leadership oversight of service contracts for window cleaning, carpet cleaning, trash removal and recycling. Develops performance goals and evaluates work performance of staff Provides leadership and guidance regarding workplace safety, customer service and operational excellence.

Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates comprehensive custodial operations throughout museum facilities. Advises leadership on major work needed, including the need for new equipment and replacement of existing equipment.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Gallery of Art, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77771 – $111087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Requires availability for recurring overtime and off-hours callbacks. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.