Custodial Worker Supervisor

Legislative Branch Architect of the Capitol (13 current openings) Washington, District of Columbia Full-time Security Clearance: Not Required
Application Deadline:
2026-08-26
Posted:
2026-08-10

About 2 weeks left

Salary: $32.93 – $38.35 per hour (WS-04)

Salary context

Based on 121 hourly jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position: Ability to lead and/or perform supervisory task such as assigning, directing, reviewing, coordinating and scheduling the work of subordinates, and problem solving.

Position Overview

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB), Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch, Day or Night Labor and Custodial Sections. The incumbent is a Custodial Worker Supervisor and oversees the cleaning operations in the House Office Buildings.

Duties

  • The tour of duty for this position is 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday – Friday. This position functions as a first line supervisor over laborers and custodial workers assigned to the night shift Labor and Custodial Section. Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assign duties to subordinates and evaluate their performance. Provide assistance to other trade shops to perform various duties for short term repair and construction projects. Assign the work to his or her subordinates and perform quality and progress checks to ensure work is being performed to acceptable standards. Prepare and maintain daily status reports for work orders, projects/assignments and employee leave. Develop performance requirements for subordinates and ensure a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolve complaints and grievances. Provide leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Provide for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training. Make recommendations to the supervisor concerning personnel matters such as employment and promotion; initiate disciplinary actions; schedule and approve leave; and keep time and attendance records. Provide or receive training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all direct reports know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Perform other related duties as assigned.