Facilities Services Supervisor #184
What you'd do
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Facilities Services Supervisor #184. 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
Performs regular inspections to ensure cleaning and labor standards are met. Assigns cleaning and labor tasks and special projects; creates work schedules as needed. Supervises and counsels assigned staff; prepares and serves performance evaluations; approves employee leave and maintains leave calendar; recommends discipline as necessary; and serves on interview panels. Provides training in correct and safe cleaning, preservation, restoration, labor, and event set-up procedures. Provides oversight to contract labor staff, as necessary. Maintains adequate on-hand inventory of cleaning supplies and consumables and orders necessary supplies from vendors. Other duties, as assigned.
What you need to qualify
Required Work Experience At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, including lead/supervisory experience in the custodial/facilities/hospitality industry. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Knowledge of institutional cleaning practices and procedures, equipment, and processes. Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and processes. Ability to assure adherence to proper policies, guidelines, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Ability to use a personal computer, including word processing and email. Ability to learn automated quality assurance and work order systems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Strong customer service and interpersonal relationship skills. 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. Working Conditions Work requires frequent physical effort, including walking, bending, crawling, and standing for long durations. Heavy (carrying items more than 50 pounds). Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (cleaning chemicals) and to biohazard materials (blood, pathogens) / OPIM (other potentially infectious material). Work requires the employee to wear uniforms (or gloves, or other protective equipment besides a respirator). 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 a lapse in appropriations, 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 to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, 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.
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