General Cleaning Technician #507

Sets up rooms for meetings conferences and banquets on a regular furniture materials and supplies using appropriate and restocks public offices including kitchenettes fireplaces and private trash from public and private areas of the Senate side of the Capitol and transports trash to the collection duties as assigned.

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at Work Experience
  • One to three years of experience setting up events moving furniture and/or office cleaning or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge abilities and skills.

  Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Ability to operate a variety of moving and cleaningequipment; including the ability to learn to operatean electric pallet jack.
  • As part of our hiring process we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicants proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

  Working Conditions

  • 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 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 the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • Work requires frequent physical effort including walking bending crawling and standing for long durations.
  • Heavy lifting is required including carrying items weighing more than 50 pounds.
  • Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (cleaning chemicals) and biohazard materials (blood pathogens) and OPIM (other potentially infectious material).
  • Work requires the employee to wear uniforms and protective equipment such as gloves or other protective gear excluding respirators.
  Education

  High school diploma (or GED).

  Additional information

  The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules regulations and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with Applicant Accommodation in the subject line. No moving relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position.

  Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.