ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Southwest Region, Phoenix Area, Colorado River Service Unit, Environmental Sevices, Parker, AZ. This position serves primarily as a Custodial Worker and reports to the Supervisor Custodial Worker.
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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this position you must meet the following screen-out element: This screen-out element is a critical self-assessment of the applicant's experience and is essential for satisfactory job performance. A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. WG-2: Examples of knowledge, skills and abilities: Follow oral or written instructions and/or work orders; and performing janitorial/custodial work, including mopping, waxing, and polishing floors; cleaning walls, ceilings, and room partitions; emptying trash receptacles; performing cleanup of spills, debris, and litter from common areas; and removing soiled and/or contaminated items following strict procedures to prevent cross contamination. NOTE: Work requires considerable physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, or moving of heavy items. **In accordance with 5 USC 3310; appointment to this position is restricted to Veterans who are preference eligible as long as such applicant are available.** 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.
Major Duties: Cleans and disinfects restrooms and patient rooms, examination/treatment rooms, offices, corridors. Moves heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment. Use heavy industrial type of cleaning equipment. Performs inspection of outdoors areas and removes debris and litter, clears walkways, and ensures driveways are clear of dirt, ice and snow. NOTE: Work requires considerable physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, or moving of heavy items.