Custodial Worker

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Custodian/Housekeeping Total Compensation

• 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.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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 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.

Physical Demands: The work involves walking sitting standing reaching and bending.

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.

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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.

Physical Requirement: Moderate heavy physical effort is required continuously in performance of manual cleaning tasks. Frequently must lift or move objects weighing about 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to unpleasant odors and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts chapped hands and bruises. Protective gloves must be worn at all times when handling Infectious waste.

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.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cutoff day of rating to be eligible for referral.