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Posted: April 9, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Laborer (Recycler) Leader

Architect of the Capitol

Legislative Branch

Fresh

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$24.45 - $28.49

per hour

Closes

April 22, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a small team of workers in collecting, sorting, and disposing of recyclable materials and waste in government office buildings, while also performing hands-on cleaning and maintenance tasks like sweeping floors, washing windows, and operating equipment.

It's a working leader role where you'll guide others, ensure tasks are done correctly, and handle emergencies as needed.

A good fit would be someone with practical experience in manual labor, recycling operations, and basic cleaning who enjoys teamwork and can stay reliable during irregular hours.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to lead and instruct 3 or more employees in laborer, recycling, and custodial tasks
  • Sufficient hands-on experience in collecting, sorting, and disposing of recyclables and waste
  • Proficiency in performing custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing floors
  • Skills in operating heavy industrial equipment like floor buffers, wall washers, and ladders
  • Valid state driver's license and ability to drive various vehicles including trucks and vans
  • Physical ability to load/unload materials, use moving equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Availability for emergency work and flexible hours beyond standard 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Full Job Description

The position is organizationally located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch.

The incumbent is a working leader and will provide work instructions to other employees and perform the same type of work as that being led.

Incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and any other license required for the type of vehicle being operated.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.

It is available for your review on the OPM web site at General Schedule Qualification Standards.

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: The ability to lead employees in the performance of laborer/recycler work.

Your application must show that you have sufficient experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement. Major Duties:

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) hours may change due to operational needs of management.

Please Note: The selectee will be designated as an “Emergency Essential Employee” and will be required to work in emergency situations.

Duties include but not limited to: Serve as working leader of three

or more employees in accomplishing laborer/recycling/custodial or special events work.

Pass on to other workers' instructions received from supervisor and start work (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led).

Check work in progress and when finished, check for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines.

Provide information to supervisor on status and progress of work, cause of delay and overall work operations and problems (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees).

Collect and sort recyclable material, including aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles, newspaper and paper, from various locations within the buildings. Reline recycle containers with plastic bags.

Place recycled material in appropriate locations as determined by management.

Collect all wet waste material from various locations within buildings and reline all wet waste containers and dispose of all wet waste materials. Clean recycling containers as necessary.

Perform laborer work, including loading and unloading trucks and using various moving equipment and devices including fork lifts, hand and power lifts and pallet jacks and carts for construction debris.

Load recyclable materials into designated vehicles including recycle truck, trash removal truck, stake-bed truck, dump truck, pick-up truck and van truck.

Separate trash by category of recyclable materials. Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax and polish floors, using heavy industrial powered equipment. Wash walls using powered wall washing machine.

Adjust oil, change buffers, brushes, rollers and other attachments to these machines. Wash and replace venetian blinds, ceiling fixtures and room partitions using ladders.

Remove stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, floors and fixtures by using chemicals and cleaning solutions. Clean, disinfect and deodorize lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls.

Clean elevators, escalators, rest rooms, stairwells hallways, office suites courtyards, patios and other assigned areas.

Wash and clean windows inside and outside of buildings using stepladders, extension ladders and safety belts. Remove and perform furniture or equipment relocation and set-up for special events.

Arrange chairs and tables in required configurations for special events and ceremonies.

Deliver materials such as water pitchers, glasses, computer paper, tables, chairs and personal property, as required by Members of Congress and their staff. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: HOB-2026-182