Clarification from the agency

This position is covered under the Architect of the Capitol Veterans Preference Policy; therefore consideration will be restricted to preference eligible Veterans as long as there is an available qualified preference eligible Veteran applicant. If a preference eligible Veteran is not available, consideration will be given to any qualified non-Veterans who apply.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until filled or until the agency announces a closing date. 

The tour of duty for this position is: Tuesday thru Saturday - 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

This is an Essential-Employee Position. The employee will be required to report to work during emergencies AND inclement weather situations.

Work schedule will require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.

This announcement will be used to fill night shift positions only in the Senate Office Buildings.

Applicants will be referred for consideration based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Responsibilities:

Performs a wide range of custodial duties in areas such as buildings, conference rooms, hallways, restrooms and restaurant facilities.

Performs duties such as sweeping, mopping and waxing floors; washes walls and windows, dusts and performs other cleaning duties.

Cleans offices, meeting chambers and recreational facilities.

Dusts desks, furniture and other equipment. Cleans and mops lavatories and locker rooms and replaces soap or towels.

Empties wastebaskets and collect and dispose of refuse.

Assists with the setup of facilities for meetings, conferences, events, etc. by moving and arranging chairs, tables and other furniture or equipment and Unload, move supplies.

Uses and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools such as vacuums, brooms, buffers, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.

Collects and sort recyclable material, including aluminum cans, plastic, and glass bottles and newspaper.

Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Replaces supplies as required.

Keeps a stock of cleaning materials, restroom supplies, and equipment needed and inform supervisor when more materials are needed and when equipment is in need of repair.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.

Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

And:

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

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.

• Perform detailed custodial duties without more than normal supervision. (ex: Cleans, sweep, mop floors, walls, furniture, rest rooms, corridors, and other building areas and collects trash)

Your resume must show that you have experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies:

-- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

-- Work Practices (keeping things neat, clean and in order).

--  Interpret Instructions 

-- Tools and Equipment

-- Safety and Dexterity

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).