Building Manager

$77,771

Washington, District of ColumbiaFull-timePosted Oct 23, 2026

Against the Washington typical range

Job description

We are the nation’s art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

This position is in the Facilities Management Division’s Building Services Department (AFM-BS). The Gallery is comprised of approximately 1.3 million square feet of building space, including the East and West buildings, the Connecting Link and the Sculpture Garden on the National Mall. In addition, there is a warehouse and shop facility, several condominium apartments, leased offices and an art storage facility.

This position oversees and directs all housekeeping activities for Gallery properties. Duties for this position include Provides leadership oversight of service contracts for window cleaning, carpet cleaning, trash removal and recycling. Develops performance goals and evaluates work performance of staff Provides leadership and guidance regarding workplace safety, customer service and operational excellence.

Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates comprehensive custodial operations throughout museum facilities. Advises leadership on major work needed, including the need for new equipment and replacement of existing equipment.

Specialized Experience Statement GS-10 : Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or private sector; discussing complaints regarding custodial services with key stakeholders; planning/directing the various aspects of building management programs; directing the work of a smaller number of subordinate trade/custodial workers and setting work schedules Specialized Experience Statement GS-11 : Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-10 level in the Federal service or private sector managing the operation of one or more buildings and the surrounding property for an art museum; directing comprehensive building management programs; AND preforming work of building management methods/development of standard building management practices.

OPM Qualifications Standard : Individual Occupational Requirements: Building Management Series 1176 Associated Group standard: General Schedule Qualification Standards Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria : Requires ongoing certification as a contracting officer’s representative Ability to bend, stretch, reach and stand/walk for long periods of time Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in all kinds of weather Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position does not have an education requirement.

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