Custodial Worker

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).

As a Custodial Worker you will be responsible for providing janitorial services to university facilities, offices, and buildings.

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.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications.

For this position, the job element method is used to match what the applicant can do against what the work calls for.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of applicants are compared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (called job elements) needed for success.

If applicants have the ability to do the work, they are considered eligible for the job.

Applicants who appear to meet the prescribed Screen-out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration.

While a specific length of training and/or experience is not required, applicant responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed resume work history information.

Assumptions will not be made regarding applicants' experience and duties performed.

Applicants will be rated on the following Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out). Work Practices and Dexterity & Safety.

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Custodial Worker WG-3566-2, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Performs comprehensive cleaning of classrooms, education laboratories, computer rooms, offices, hallways, dormitory/residential, and restroom facilities, etc.

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies, cleans spills, cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.

Empties trash cans and relines cans with liners. Sweeps, mops, steam cleans, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets and rugs.

Keeps all buildings, parking lots, and surrounding areas clean of all debris and litter.

Ensures that appropriate and necessary levels of inventory are on hand at assigned areas, orders necessary supplies and materials, and maintains accurate records of received and distributed items.

May lift and move objects weighing about 40 pounds (18 kilograms), and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds (23 kilograms).

NOTE: This position is also being advertised under competitive service announcement number BIE-12935212-26-JCJ DE.

For "Status Applicants" who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit a separate application for each announcement.