Department: Legislative Branch
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $49461 - $82826 Per Year
Job Summary: The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a General Cleaning Technician. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: Required Work Experience 1-3 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 As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Ability to operate a variety of moving and cleaning equipment; including the ability to learn to operate an electric pallet jack. 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 government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In 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 be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, and standing for long durations. Heavy (carrying of items more than 50 pounds). Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (cleaning chemicals) and biohazard materials (blood, pathogens)/OPIM (other potentially infectious material). Work requires employee to wearing uniforms (or gloves or other protective equipment besides a respirator).
How to Apply: All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-19