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Custodial Worker Supervisor


Job Location:

Crow Agency, MT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 32 - 32
Posted: 6 October 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Supervises and assures accomplishment of housekeeping functions including linen supply at the Crow Service Unit. Functions include use of specialized procedures for maintaining bacteriological cleanliness. The Housekeeping supervisor will also be required to perform housekeeping duties when not performing supervisory duties.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7 2025 in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).


Duties

  • Supervisory duties Plans and assigns work to subordinates sets priorities establishes work unit goals and objectives; and plans and establishes work schedules for completion of work (considering the difficulty of the assignments and capabilities of the employees).
  • Cleaning Duties - Cleans all areas of hospital facility including walls meeting rooms bathrooms etc. plus specialized areas such as delivery rooms operating rooms nursery isolation units etc.
  • Work Direction - Incumbent motivates subordinates to operate an effective working unit. Selects individual workers and assigns the particular work or tasks to be performed.
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHSs outstanding total compensation package for this job:
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Requirements
Conditions of employment

    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.


    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.

    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).
    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.

    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.


    BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):

    In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
    Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Federal Wage Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. Applicants will be rated on their knowledge skills abilities and personal characteristics to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Each of the factors must be addressed on the online questionnaire in order for the applicant to be rated for this position Your resume must demonstrate the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. You may meet this requirement if you have experience and/or training to perform routine janitorial and custodial work such as sweeping scrubbing and waxing floors; washing windows and walls; dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures; and emptying waste cans. Work is done by hand or with powered equipment such as power scrubbers and buffers.



    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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

    Education

    There are no education requirements.

    Additional information

    Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.

    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.

    This position is ineligible for the Bargaining Unit.

    IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

    A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

    On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

    Physical Demands: The work involves walking sitting standing reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.

    Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

    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.


    Required Experience:

    Manager