This position is located within the Facilities Engineering Unit of the National Animal Disease Center for USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Ames, IA. In this position, you will perform the full range of custodial duties in assigned areas following general instructions on the work to be done.

Duties

Cleans offices, corridors, stairways, entryways, cafeteria and other areas. Sweeps, dry mops, wet mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using brooms, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and buffers. Removes stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, floors, and fixtures by use of chemicals and cleaning solutions. Keeps rest rooms clean, orderly, and in sanitary condition. Performs snow removal at entry doors, smoking shelter, and other areas as needed. Keeps stock of cleaning material and equipment needed to do the work and orders from warehouse when additional supplies are needed. Notes condition of restrooms and reports to supervisor water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Special Physical Requirements/Demands (Wage System employees only).
• SAC and full background investigation required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents, or in BSL-3/BSL-4 facilities.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 04/03/2024. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a Custodial Worker, without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort The incumbent must be able to operate and control floor maintenance machines, move and control heavy equipment and carry, set up, and work from ladders. Frequently lift and move objects weighing 40 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds. Regularly operates push type lawn mowers, shovels snow off of walks and operates electric brush trimmer. Will be required to work with a large variety of cleaning agents. This job will require bending and lifting and moderate to heavy physical effort when mopping or moving furniture. Working Conditions The work is usually performed in offices, common public areas, warehouses, or outdoor facilities. The work involves exposure to strong cleaning solutions, disagreeable odors, and exposure to hot and cold conditions, high noise and vibration levels, and occasionally to harmful biological, chemical, and physical agents. Protective devices such as gloves, goggles, face mask, or respirators and immunizations may be required. The health status of personnel may be monitored periodically using biologic and serologic tests and physical examinations if required. 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Robert Green
• Phone: (703) 259-9392
• Email: [email protected]