Custodial Worker - Indian Health Service

Summary The incumbent sweep, mop, vacuum, use industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors; clean bathrooms; clean and disinfect medical, dental and office areas; empty and line trash containers. We are accepting applications year-round with eligible applicants being placed on a standing register and referred for consideration as vacancies occur with referral at multiple grade levels and locations. Referral is based on the date management request is received. Responsibilities Clean and disinfect in medical, dental and office area (exam tables, waiting chairs, rest room fixtures, counter tops, medical stands, and exam room sinks). Disposes infectious waste according to proper procedure. Vacuum carpet and floors, dust mopping, wet mopping, and buffing. Clean water fountains, bathrooms, and kitchen areas daily, including toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, miscellaneous fixtures, mirrors, counters and cupboards. Empty and line trash containers daily and cleans outdoor ash cans as needed. Check soap dispensers, towel dispensers, and toilet paper dispensers with refill as needed. Wash interior and exterior windows, wash walls, and doors, furniture, dusting, shampooing carpet, and emptying waste receptacles. Sweep and hose down sidewalks and parking lots, if needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. 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): Ability to do the work of the position without normal supervision. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order). Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability to Use and Maintain tools and Equipment. Dexterity and Safety/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. The screen out for this type of work is The ability to do the work of the position without normal supervision. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to unpleasant odors and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, chapped hands and bruises. Protective gloves must be worn at all times when handling Infectious waste. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the cut-off date or the closing date of the announcement. Cut-off date(s) are established based on the date the human resources office receives management request for a list of eligibles or every 5 (five) days thereafter. The job announcement is open continuous until the closing date. 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. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6-month service agreement will be required.