Architect of the Capitol
Custodial Worker Leader
Legislative Branch · Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary
- $24.45 - $28.49 per hour
- Pay grade
- WL-04
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Oct 26, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 10, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Other
- Promotion potential
- 04
- Announcement
- HOB-2027-030
Who may apply: Excepted service · Open to the public
Applications are submitted on USAJOBS.gov, not on Careers.org. Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Summary
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.
Duties
- 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.
Key requirements
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
Qualifications
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: The ability to lead a team by monitoring, reviewing and checking on work progress of performing cleaning duties in an assigned group of rooms and public areas. Your application must show that you have sufficient experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.
Job data from USAJOBS.gov. Careers.org is not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 2:12 PM EST.