Custodial Worker Leader

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC is seeking a Custodial Worker Leader to supervise Custodial Workers on the night shift and ensure efficient cleaning of offices and public areas.

The role requires directing work, setting pace, using ladders and equipment, and coordinating tasks while maintaining supplies. This is an emergency essential, night-shift position with a 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. schedule and a 10% differential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a custodial crew.
• Ability to schedule cleaning tasks and coordinate with supervisors.
• Familiarity with cleaning procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work of Custodial Workers, WG-04.
• Receive work assignments and guidance from Custodial Worker Supervisors.
• Set the pace of work and demonstrate proper procedures.
• Schedule cleaning tasks within an assigned schedule and ensure task frequency.
• Perform cleaning tasks in assigned area and verify quality of work.
• Move and set up scaffolds, ladders, and man lifts as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Cleaning operations

Job description

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: This is an excepted service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status.

The Custodial Worker Leader is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Office, Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB), Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch and may be assigned to any section within the Branch.

Key Responsibilities

Tour of Duty for this position is 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Note: This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. The night shift position is subject to receive 10% night differential. The Custodial Worker Leader sets the pace of work, provides leadership and instructions and performs and checks a cleaning duty in an assigned group of rooms and public areas.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Lead the work of Custodial Workers, WG-04. Receive work assignments and guidelines from Custodial Worker Supervisors. Set the pace of work, demonstrate proper work procedures, check work in progress and answer questions from the Supervisor and the workers. Perform cleaning tasks in an assigned area without instruction. Schedule cleaning tasks within the framework of an assigned schedule which states the frequency of each task.

Clean and adjust equipment. Perform minor equipment maintenance such as cleaning, oiling and changing brushes, buffer discs and rollers. Move, set up and work from scaffolds, ladders and man lifts. Clean and maintain floors, walls and ceilings. Prepare areas for cleaning by moving heavy furniture and any other items that are required to be moved. Replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, towels, soap, paper towels, as needed. Collect and sort recyclable materials.

Collect and dispose of wet waste materials and reline wet waste containers. Clean recycling containers. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits, including medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and student loan repayment and forgiveness. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have—whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

Selected applicants may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted.

As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $24.45 – $28.49/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is an excepted service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.