Lead Physical Labor Technician #443

United States Senate Sergeant at Arms; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Physical Labor Technician at United States Senate Sergeant at Arms seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee a team performing event setups, office moves, and cleaning in the U.S. Capitol building.

The role requires strong leadership, coordination with Senate offices and vendors, and ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assigning tasks, inspecting work, setting up rooms for meetings, loading/unloading trucks, and stepping in when the

Qualifications

• This role requires 3–5 years of experience setting up events, moving furniture, and/or office cleaning.
• Ability to supervise Physical Labor Technicians and review work performance.
• Valid driver’s license if assigned to drive the truck.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks to team members and checks on progress.
• Inspects Capitol building areas for cleanliness and trash removal.
• Ensures compliance with department policies and safety rules.
• Sets up rooms for meetings, conferences, and banquets.
• Loads/unloads trucks; may drive a truck when needed.
• Fills in for the Facilities Services Supervisor as required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Moving equipment

Electric pallet jack

Truck loading/unloading

Job description

Lead Physical Labor Technician #443

Target Hiring Range: $64,000-$67,000

Department: Capitol Operations
Posting Date Range: 10/16/2026-10/30/2026
Pay Grade Range: $64000-$110790
Work Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Location Status: Onsite

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description

The Target Hiring Range for this position is:$64,000-$67,000

This position involves leading a team of technicians in the completion of special event setups, office moves, specialized cleaning, and deliveries of supplies and historical furniture in the U.S. Capitol building. This person must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and have the ability to motivate others in a fast-paced work environment. The role requires interaction with Senate offices, constituents, internal and external vendors, as well as several supporting departments. Duties also include a variety of tasks involving the receipt of goods, inspecting public and private restrooms for cleanliness, and providing office access to customers. Work is performed under the general direction of a Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

• Assigns tasks to team members and checks on tasks.
• Inspects Senate side of Capitol building to ensure cleanliness, including the removal of trash.
• Monitors compliance with department policies, dress code, personal protective equipment, and safety; and refers problems to the Facilities Services Supervisor.
• Sets up rooms for meetings, conferences, and banquets.
• Loads and unloads trucks; duties may include driving a truck.
• Fills in as needed in the absence of the Facilities Services Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Required Work Experience

• Three to five years of experience setting up events, moving furniture, and/or office cleaning.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• If assigned to drive the truck, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to assist with supervision of Physical Labor Technicians, and to assign and review work.
• Ability to monitor crew members’ compliance with proper policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ability to operate a variety of moving and cleaning equipment, including an electric pallet jack.
• Knowledge of building cleaning practices and procedures, equipment, and processes.
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to assist others with safely lifting heavy objects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn automated quality assurance and work order systems.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Working Conditions

• Work requires frequent physical effort including walking, bending, crawling, and standing for long durations.
• Heavy physical effort (carrying items weighing more than 50 pounds).
• Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (cleaning chemicals) and biohazard materials (blood, pathogens)/OPIM (other potentially infectious material).
• Work requires employee to wear uniforms (or gloves or other protective equipment besides a respirator).
• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late-night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefitspackage for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage tohelp provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professionaldevelopment, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to ourEmployee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’sbenefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to [e-mail] with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.