• Performs a full range of cleaning, janitorial and custodial work duties in a MTF or clinic environment, adhering to general instructions on the work to be done throughout the facility.
• Uses a variety of cleaning tools and equipment such as brooms, mops (e.g., dry, sponge, etc.), vacuum cleaners (e.g., lightweight, industrial-type and wet), spray bottles, cleaning cloths, etc.
• Measures, mixes and uses germicidal cleaners, antibacterial solutions and various other chemicals and cleaning solutions to ensure the effective disinfection and sanitation of surfaces.
• Measures, mixes and uses germicidal cleaners, antibacterial solutions and various other chemicals and cleaning solutions to ensure the effective disinfection and sanitation of surfaces.
• Performs regular maintenance on equipment such as adjusting, cleaning, and oiling these machines and changing brushes, rollers, buffers, and other accessories or attachments.
• Passes on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and gets work started (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led).
• Keeps a stock of cleaning materials and equipment to perform work assignments.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Position is required to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours, working either fixed or rotating shift which may include on call, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Custodial Worker Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex custodial, janitorial, activities completed within a hospital setting. I am skilled in independently checking performance of custodial, janitorial, or housekeeping services of all areas to include patient rooms, wards, clinics and common areas for quality and quantity of work performed; preparing reports with results to leadership recommending corrective actions; distributes and balances workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization and ensure timely accomplishment of assigned workload. Pass on worker instructions and observe task in progress for journeyman level employees; Monitor status of work and make day-to-day adjustments; maintains records of work completed and time expended as necessary. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must move and control heavy equipment, carry and set up ladders and scaffolding, and work from ladders and scaffolds. Frequently, lifts moderately heavy objects (about 40 pounds).
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors most of the time and outdoors occasionally. Exposed to conditions inherent in cleaning tasks described such as chapped hands or other irritation from working with strong cleaning agents. Possibility exists of serious disabling injury as a result of electrical shock from power cleaning equipment or from falling from scaffolds or ladders.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.