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Child and Youth Program Custodian

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo N96

Summary

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program Custodian position is to provide a variety of semiskilled labor and cleaning tasks for the CYP facilities to include Child Development Centers (CDCs), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth Programs, Child Development Home (CDH) offices and lending libraries.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
11/28/2025 to 12/12/2025
Salary
$17.60 to - $17.60 per hour

Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance, if eligible

Pay scale & grade
NA 2
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
MB CDC
Sasebo Naval Base, Japan
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
FFR25-1007
Control number
848011700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Who may apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship ONLY. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, and current CNIC employees within the local commuting area.

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Duties

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All custodial and housekeeping services will be performed according to the established specifications. Child and youth routines will not be disturbed by custodial activities. Some of the daily cleaning services will take place when programs are not in operation and children and youth are not present. The CYP custodian has responsibilities related to cleaning and to the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. These tasks are summarized below.

Cleaning Requirements

  • Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, polishes floors and cleans carpets.
  • Wipes mirrors, metal doorplates, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and all metal fittings.
  • Cleans showcases, entrance doors, activity spaces/classrooms, doorframes and switches, paper towel dispensers, and other surfaces as required.
  • Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, and uses stepladders and extension ladders to change light bulbs, replace blinds, and wash walls.
  • Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture. Dusting furniture, equipment, and surfaces will not be done within the reach of children.
  • Empties and washes trashcans.
  • Inspects grounds, including removing trash and debris, and notifies supervisor of safety hazards.
  • Maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissues, hand towels, and soap. Reports water leaks, clogged drains and other conditions requiring repairs to supervisor.
  • Sweeps sidewalks and parking lots.
Use and Maintenance of Equipment and Supplies
  • Operates powered cleaning equipment, cleans and oils equipment, and changes brushed and accessories.
  • Maintains cleaning supplies and advises supervisor when supplies are needed or when equipment needs repairs or replacement. All custodial equipment, supplies and materials will be approved by the health consultant or safety officer.
  • Ensures that hallways, stairways, entrances, and doorways are not obstructed by any cleaning or maintenance operations or storage of equipment and materials.
  • Stores custodial supplies and equipment properly in locked cabinets or closets away from child and youth activity rooms.
  • Loads and unloads merchandise, equipment and supplies.
  • Assembles equipment.
  • May be required (less than 10% of the time) to deliver merchandise, equipment and supplies to other locations.
Additional Responsibilities
  • May be required to move, set-up and/or rearrange furniture, as well as, set-up and break-down for special events.
  • Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI/T1).
  • Incumbent must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position: Current Food Handler certification, Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification and C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possess the following ;

  • Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity-based functions.
  • Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities.
  • Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities.
  • Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests.
  • Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities.
  • Must have strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports, and perform research on recreation topics for dissemination to customers.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of computers, office procedures and print production.

Education

  • When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcripts, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.
  • Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
  • Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
  • All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
  • To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
  • All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
    • *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
  • Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
  • For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years old

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:

  • Knowledge of a variety of cleaning agents
  • Skill to use a variety of household and industrial equipment and attachments
  • Skill to operate, clean and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment
  • Routine physical requirements

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