A this is an excepted service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status., permanent, full-time job with Architect of the Capitol in Washington, District of Columbia. It pays $24.45–$28.49 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WL-04. Applications close on Nov 10, 2026 — 10 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- Excepted service, Open to the public
- Clearance
- Other
Main duties
- 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.
Full details
About the role
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.
What you will do
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.
How you will be evaluated
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 relate to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.
The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies: Ability to Lead - Knowledge of instructing custodial workers, obtaining necessary supplies and equipment for assigned tasks, demonstrating proper work methods, and introducing new procedures.
Work Practices - Knowledge of the proper uses of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions, as well as the ability to remove different types of stains from a wide range of surfaces.
Tools and Equipment - Knowledge in performing routine maintenance for powered cleaning equipment includes making visual checks before operation, adjusting, cleaning, oiling, and changing brushes, rollers, buffer discs, and other attachments. Dexterity and Safety - Knowledge in checking work upon completion.
Knowledge of equipment setup and movement, and operation of heavy equipment safely. 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). You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Documents you must provide
- The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.
- To apply for this position, you only need to submit a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire.
- The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information.
- No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
- Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.
- Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division.
- If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process.
- At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
- For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status.
- If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.
- If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).
- Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.
- If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.
Benefits
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits, including medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and student loan repayment and forgiveness. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have—whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
Selected applicants may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted.
As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
What to expect next
You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You can check the status of your application by logging into ***
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.
Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement.
If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit Vet Guide for HR Professionals.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency.
A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States.
If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit ***
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period: A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
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