This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent - Pine Ridge Agency, Facilities Department, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Duties

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using brooms, mops, scrubbers, waxers and buffers. Cleans carpets and rugs using vacuums and carpet shampooers/steam cleaners. Washes and replaces venetian blinds and ceiling fixtures, replaces fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. Removes stains from a variety of surfaces, such as rugs, carpets, walls, floors, doors and fixtures by use of proper chemicals and cleaning solutions and equipment. Empties waste containers, dust window sills/ledges, wipe down furniture. Washes and cleans windows inside and outside building using stepladders, extension ladders, scaffolding and safety belts to reach windows. Keeps restrooms in clean and sanitary condition. Wipes down walls and partitions. Keeps track of cleaning supplies and equipment. Maintain safe, clean and orderly stock and storage area. Perform minor building maintenance to maintain the appearance of the buildings. Applies ice control materials to entrance and sidewalks adjacent-to assigned work areas. Removes snow by shovel and power equipment from steps and sidewalks in immediate vicinity of buildings. During summer months, waters, re-seeds, fertilizes, and mows lawns using power equipment. Pick up and dispose of litter and waste paper inside and outside of buildings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incidental Operator position. If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties, the 25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies. A Link is provided in the Additional Information Section.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: · ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A CUSTODIAL WORKER WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (screen-out element). · WORK PRACTICES. · KNOWLEDGE OF VARIOUS CLEANING · ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT As a Custodial Worker, incumbent must have the ability to do the work independently; make decisions, plan operations, show job responsibility, exercise initiative, with examples of work, including but not limited to; perform custodial work using effective housekeeping practice such as broom, mop, vacuum cleaner, cleaning solution, read and follow label instructions, measure chemicals, ready assembly instructions, follow oral instruction, store house cleaning tools, stock cleaning supplies, use safety color codes, wear proper safety attire. BASIS OF RATING: The first job element is the screen-out element (Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision). Applicants who do not meet the minimum quality level of experience for this element will be rated ineligible and will receive no further consideration for this position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

Education is not a qualifying factor.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Anadarko P.O. Box 1487 Anadarko, OK 73005 US
• Name: BIA Human Resources
• Phone: 405-247-1600
• Email: [email protected]