Custodial Worker

This position is located within the Indian Health Service. The purpose of the position is to perform custodial duties and equipment management. The incumbent works towards maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in health care, residential, office, and support environments. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Cleaning and disinfecting practices must adhere to established industry standards and regulatory guidelines. Clean a variety of assigned areas such as offices, corridors, patient care areas, dormitories, restrooms, and storage rooms Sweep, dry mop, scrub, and polish floors using both lightweight and heavy industrial cleaning equipment Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely, including vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, and related machinery Frequently lift and move objects weighing up to about 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and occasionally heavier objects as required Total Compensation Package

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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, Ameri. Corps) 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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

There are no education requirements.