Printing Plant Worker (Security Room)
Government Publishing Office
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Printing Plant Worker (Custodial Worker)
Government Publishing Office
Legislative Branch
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$24.66 - $28.65
per hour
Type
Full-Time
More Maintenance & Trades jobs →Closes
March 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves keeping a government printing facility clean and tidy by performing tasks like cleaning restrooms, offices, and outdoor areas, setting up for meetings by moving furniture, and maintaining supplies and tools.
It's a hands-on custodial role that requires reliability and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
A good fit would be someone energetic and detail-oriented with experience in cleaning or maintenance, including volunteer work, who enjoys physical work in a supportive team environment.
Key Requirements
- Ability to perform the work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of proper usage of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
- Experience in industrial cleaning duties for restrooms, offices, and common areas
- Skill in gathering, moving, and setting up supplies, equipment, and furniture
- Proficiency in using lightweight tools and equipment for custodial tasks
- Ability to maintain and clean tools, equipment, and supplies daily
- Capability to handle outdoor maintenance like snow removal, grass cutting, and parking lot cleaning
Full Job Description
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades.
We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.
If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia To qualify for the Printing Plant Worker (Custodial Worker), KX-3566-01 position, applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element: #1 Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration.
In addition to the requirements above, applicants must have the following knowledge and abilities: Proper usage of a variety of cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Perform industrial cleaning duties.
Gather and move supplies and equipment. Use lightweight tools and equipment to perform custodial duties. Maintain daily maintenance and cleanliness of equipment used.
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, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
Major Duties:
- Perform industrial cleaning of restrooms, offices, storerooms, corridors, stairways and other assigned areas.
- Perform setups for meetings, such as moving furniture, tables, chairs, pipes, drapes, etc.
- Use tools and equipment for cleaning around buildings and parking lots, to include snow removal and cleaning and grass cutting, etc.
- Use tools and lightweight cleaning equipment to perform custodial duties.
- Maintain cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment.
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