Lead General Cleaning Technician #228

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Senate is seeking a supervisor of environmental services to lead a team of technicians performing cleaning tasks across the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol.

Responsibilities include floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, trash removal, and room setup for events. The role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate staff, resolve conflicts, and handle complex tasks in a fast-paced, highly sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of environmental services staff.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to motivate staff and manage conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians performing cleaning and maintenance tasks (floor care, carpet cleaning, trash removal).
• Set up rooms for events in the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol.
• Coordinate with Senate offices and support departments under supervisor guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team motivation

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Job description

This position involves leading a team of technicians in the performance of environmental services support, including a variety of cleaning tasks such as stripping and waxing floors, cleaning carpets, setting fireplaces, moving furniture, conducting trash removal, and cleaning and maintaining equipment, in addition to occasionally setting up rooms for events in the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol building. This person must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and have the ability to motivate others, resolve conflicts, and address complex task-related problems in a fast-paced work environment. This is highly sensitive work requiring superior etiquette and professionalism. The role requires interaction with Senate offices, as well as several supporting departments. Work is performed under the general direction of a Supervisor.