Custodial Worker (Housekeeping)
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Job Location:
Chinle, AZ - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 14 - 25
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
At the Indian Health Service Custodial Workers do more than keep spaces clean. Guided by our mission to improve the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people you help create a safe and welcoming environments that supports quality care and promotes wellness in the communities we serve.
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- Sweeps mops scrubs applies floor wax and polishes floor surfaces throughout the hospital including stairways and elevators.
- Maintains custodial equipment by cleaning oiling and/or adjusting machine to assure maximum use.
- Empties waste baskets and trash cans from rooms and offices throughout the hospital.
- Keeps restrooms in a clean orderly and sanitary condition.
- Cleans various areas such as in-patient rooms bathrooms public restrooms operating rooms labor & delivery rooms exam rooms isolation rooms pharmacy emergency room lab x-ray halls walls floors furnishings equipment windows offices entrances etc. wiping surfaces using proper cleaning techniques universal precautions and chemicals.
Conditions of employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This position may be covered by a bargaining unit.
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
For certain locations travel within the Service Unit is required and will be conducted using a Government vehicle; therefore the selectee must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days evenings nights weekends and holidays.
IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.
Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
WAGE GRADE STATEMENT
Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System (FWS) Job Grading Standards. Applicants will be rated in the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Each of the job elements must be addressed on the on-line assessment questionnaire in order for the applicant to be rated for the position. Your resume must reflect the answers to your on-line assessment questionnaire.
NOTE: Competition for Custodial Worker positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.
Education
There are no education requirements.
Additional information
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.
- How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government
- In this role how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness
- How would you help advance the Presidents Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role
- How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional academic or personal achievements
- Your responses are optional and will not be scored.
- However they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
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.
Key Skills
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Environmental Services
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Housekeeping Management
- OSHA
- Sanitation
- Team Management
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
