Sandstone Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch, Night Labor and Custodial Section, Floor Care Unit. The purpose of the position is to provide assistance to journey-level workers in, and to learn the skills associated with, cleaning floors, carpets and walls in the Senate Office Buildings.
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Duties
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Tour of Duty for this position is : Monday (Night) - Friday (Night) 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.
Duties and responsibilities for this position include the following:
Cleans floors, carpets, and walls in an assigned area. Receives instructions from the supervisor on where work is to be performed and works independently. Tasks include restoring stone flooring. Cleans public corridors, closets, corridors, machine rooms, offices, restaurants, restrooms, and stairways.
Uses heavy powered equipment such as wall washers, floor grinding and honing equipment, buffers, and rug shampooers. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, including adjusting, cleaning, oiling and changing brushes, buffing pads, and other items subject to wear. Sets up and works from man lifts, ladders, and scaffolds
Prepares areas for cleaning. Moves furniture, heavy equipment, and other items to clear floor areas. Vacuums floors as necessary to remove loose debris or dirt.
Monitors assigned work areas for spillage and incidental scrapes and blemishes.
Waxes and polishes hard-surfaced floors. Surfaces to be cleaned include bronze, concrete, glass, linoleum, porcelain, marble, plastic, sandstone, stainless steel, tile and wood.
Cleans, adjusts and replaces brushes, rollers and buffing pads as needed.
Performs periodic polishing, honing, and grinding, as appropriate, of stone floor surfaces such as concrete, granite, terrazzo, and marble. Applies a penetrating sealant to protect stone flooring. Patches floors and walls as needed prior to performing restoration tasks.
Takes note of items in the assigned work areas that are not working properly and require repair. These include lights that don't switch on, damaged floor covering, and non-working electrical outlets. Notifies supervisor of findings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.

Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.
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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.
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Ability to do the work of a floor maintenance helper without more than normal supervision:
1.Carpet and floor cleaning techniques to perform maintenance and cleaning tasks of stone, wood, and carpeted floors and walls.
2.Uses heavy powered equipment such as wall washers, floor grinding and honing equipment, buffers, and rug shampooers.
3.Moves furniture, heavy equipment, and other items to clear floor areas.
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 http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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).
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.