Lead Physical Labor Technician #443

Senate • Washington, DC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is hiring a Lead Physical Labor Technician to support essential services of the U.S. Senate. The role assigns and reviews work for team members, helps ensure compliance with department policies and safety procedures, and performs physical labor and facility support duties. The position requires onsite presence and availability to work during Senate sessions, including late-night, overnight, weekend, and holiday sessions, inclement weather, and lapses in appropriations. The position is considered excepted during government furloughs.

The work involves frequent physical effort, including walking, bending, crawling, and standing for long periods, as well as carrying items weighing more than 50 pounds. Employees may be exposed to cleaning chemicals and biohazard materials, including blood, pathogens, and other potentially infectious material. Uniforms, gloves, or other protective equipment may be required. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and three to five years of experience setting up events, moving furniture, and/or office cleaning.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience setting up events, moving furniture, and/or office cleaning.
• If assigned to drive a truck, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to assist with supervision of Physical Labor Technicians and assign and review work.
• Ability to monitor crew members’ compliance with policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ability to operate a variety of moving and cleaning equipment, including an electric pallet jack.
• Knowledge of building cleaning practices, procedures, equipment, and processes.
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to assist others with safely lifting heavy objects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn automated quality assurance and work order systems.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to team members and check on their completion.
• Inspect the Senate side of the Capitol building to ensure cleanliness, including trash removal.
• Monitor crew members’ compliance with department policies, dress code, personal protective equipment, and safety requirements; refer problems to the Facilities Services Supervisor.
• Set up rooms for meetings, conferences, and banquets.
• Load and unload trucks; duties may include driving a truck.
• Fill in as needed when the Facilities Services Supervisor is absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED