Custodial Worker
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Summary This position is located at the Sisseton Service Unit in the Housekeeping Department. The purpose of the position is to work alone or as a crew to perform the full range of custodial duties in assigned areas within the hospital or clinic, following general instructions on the work to be completed. Responsibilities Conduct minor maintenance of cleaning equipment such as industrial scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, manual/powered common cleaning tools. Use cleaning equipment such as Industrial scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, manual/powered common cleaning tools. Use cleaning equipment, such as a mop, dust mop, micro fiber system, or window cleaning system, to maintain the restroom. Operates Personal Protective Equipment and familiar with Safety Data Sheets. Ensures that work and customer areas are neat and clean in support of a safe work environment. Cleans patient care areas, offices, restrooms, and other public areas. Conduct periodic inventories to ensure sufficient quantities of custodial cleaning supplies are maintained. Performs housekeeping techniques; such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, carpet extractions, high and low dusting, floor care (I.e. scrubbing, stripping, waxing and buffing floors), window cleaning, damp wiping, handrails, baseboards, walls, trash cans, etc. Perform seasonal tasks including salting or sanding building access ways during icing conditions, shoveling snow, cutting grass, pulling weeds and trimming bushes. Performs immediate on-call clean-up of spills, debris, litter and restocking of supplies in common or public areas to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees. Stands for long periods of time and able to repeatedly/frequently reach, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Will be required to work rotating shifts. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications 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, AmeriCorps) 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: WG-2: Follows oral or written instructions and/or work orders; performing janitorial/custodial, and grounds maintenance duties, including mopping, waxing, and polishing floors; cleaning walls, ceilings, room partitions and polishing fixtures; emptying trash receptacles; performing Ice and snow removal from sidewalks and entrance ways; performing cleanup of spills, debris, and litter from common areas; and removing soiled and/or contaminated items following strict procedures to prevent cross contamination: etc. 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. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED - Applications will be reviewed starting on July 10, 2024 and every 10 business days thereafter until filled. 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. Your resume must reflect the answers to your on-line assessment questionnaire.