Materials Handler Assistant Supervisor (Custodial) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. CB-2025-185 Department Architect of the Capitol
Salary $34.80 to $40.61 Grade 05 to 05
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/24/2025 Close Date 3/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Labor Branch. As a Materials Handler Assistant Supervisor (Custodial), you will assign, direct, and review the work of subordinates, as well as evaluate their performance. You will plan, schedule. and coordinate work operations, solving problems related to work performed by the unit. You will perform non-supervisory tasks in support of the mission. 

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply.

Duties

Tour of Duty:

Hours: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

Days: Sunday night through Friday morning. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. 
  • Assigns duties and evaluates performance.
  • Manages the organizational  unit's budget and workload, and develops performance requirements.
  • Resolves complaints and grievances.  Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.
  • Establishes deadlines, priorities, work sequences and plans work assignments, based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by higher level supervisors. 
  • Ensures materials and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
  • Ensures that each employee has a full workload. 
  • Checks work in progress and when completed, and checks for compliance with instruction on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines.
  • Demonstrates proper work methods and answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. 
  • Ensures tools are properly used.
  • Ensures machines are functioning correctly and necessary preventative maintenance is performed and deficiencies are documented and reported according to policy.
  • Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take correction action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.

Materials Handling:

  • Orders and purchases equipment and furniture for special functions set-ups.
  • Stores, delivers and sets up equipment and furniture in rooms used for special functions for meetings.
  • Responsible for maintenance, storage and repair of furniture and equipment.
  • Purchases necessary inside equipment, such as chairs, tables, easels, podiums, coat racks, etc. and equipment for outside maintenance, such as power washers, bobcats, leaf blowers, etc.
  • Receives and unloads designated conveyances, palletizes and stacks material. 
  • Examines packaging material for conformity with security requisitions which includes proper markings, method of packing and required shipping protections.
  • Opens containers and checks materials received against invoice report or receipt document, comparing short titles, stock numbers, register numbers and quantity. 
  • Separates material received in accordance with serviceability condition and forwards accordingly. Initials accountable receipt document assuming responsibility for accuracy.
  • Operates industrial vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and other cleaning tools and equipment to vacuum rugs, clean floors, base-boards and performs other routine cleaning tasks.
  • Loads, transports, unloads and assembles tools, parts and materials.
  • Ensures worksites are cleaned.
  • Ensures floors are stripped, waxed, polished and buffed.
  • Loads and unloads trash and recycling.

Custodial and Laboring:

  • Operates, cleans, makes adjustments and performs minor maintenance to powered cleaning equipment, as required.
  • Sets up, moves and works from lifts and ladders, and/or from scaffolds.
  • Operates heavy powered cleaning equipment such as wall washers, carpet cleaning machines, and industrial-type buffers.
  • Operates industrial-type equipment for tasks such as waxing and polishing floors; washing walls; and vacuuming rugs.
  • Maintains and replaces brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments.
  • Selects cleaning materials for linoleum, wood, marble, tile, sandstone, bronze, concrete, stainless steel, glass, porcelain, and plastic.
  • Cleans marks and stains from a wide variety of surfaces, using an assortment of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
  • Prepares areas for cleaning by performing tasks such as pre-vacuuming, or moving heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment.
  • Distributes necessary supplies, such as toilet tissue, towels, soap, and paper towels.
  • Reports defective equipment in the assigned areas that are not operating properly and which require repair.
  • Collects, and sorts recyclable trash, including aluminum cans, plastic/glass bottles, paper, and newspapers which are collected from various locations.
  • Collects wet waste material as required and determined by management and relines all wet waste containers. 
  • Performs general labor tasks, such as loading and unloading trucks
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

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:

  • Ability to lead a team and/or supervise employees in the performance of Material Handling (Custodial) work including:
    • Inspecting work of custodial employees to ensure that quality standards are met;
    • Training others in policies and procedures related to custodial and material handling work; and 
    • Analyzing current shop policies and identifies areas of improvement.

Education

There is no educational requirement.

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 https://www.fedshirevets.gov/.

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 http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm

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.

Benefits

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.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

Selected applicant(s) 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).

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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.

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 Supervise: Ability to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders in accomplishing the work of the unit. Inspecting work and ensuring that quality standards are met. 

-- Work Practices : Ability to apply custodial maintenance including principles, methods and materials.

-- Planning: Ability to plan and redirect individual workers and material resources to accomplish unanticipated work. 

-- Dexterity and Safety: Ability to use safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the custodial work.

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).


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Required Documents

The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.

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.

We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.

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 are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You MUST apply online.  FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Agency contact information

Franky Reese
Address
Architect of the Capitol
United States Capitol
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States

Next steps

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