CUSTODIAL WORKER

Summary About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Naval Hospital, Housekeeping Department, Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. This position is restricted to persons entitled to Veterans' Preference; if there are no Veteran's preference eligible applicants available, non- preference applicants may be considered. Duties Maintain cleanliness and sanitation required to meet the standards for hospital accreditation. Keep restrooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Load supply carts and ensure that adequate cleaning materials and equipment are available to do the job. Report to supervisor any broken windows, waters leaks, clogged drains, burned out light bulbs and other equipment requiring maintenance and repair. Load rubbish and infectious wastes into carts, transports carts to areas outside the building and empties carts into commercial containers. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) CUSTODIAL WORKER ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common custodial, janitorial, and housekeeping activities within a large hospital setting. I am skilled in loading supply carts and ensuring that adequate cleaning materials and equipment are available to do the job. Cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Physical Effort: The job requires physical effort such as that involved combination scrubber-vacuum machines, vacuum cleaners, lightweight buffers, dust mops and lightweight powered scrubbing machines. Continually standing, bending, climbing, stooping and reaching; frequently lifting and emptying the trash chute and pushing carts loaded with trash. Incumbent must be able lift and carry 45 pounds, pull equipment for 4 hours, push equipment for 4 hours, reach above shoulder height, use fingers, use both hands, walk for 8 hours, stand for 8 hours, work inside, work outside, kneel, bend repeatedly, work with both legs, work on slippery surfaces, work on uneven surfaces, work around heavy machines with moving parts, use eyes to determine shades, work with vibrating machinery, and work around water, and must be able to work alone or with a team of co-workers. Incumbent must be able to work in and around dust, chemicals, fumes, allergens and odors. Incumbents to meet the functional requirements identified on pre-employment medical examination. Near vision correctable to Jaeger Card #2 at 14" Distant vision correctable to 20/40 in one eye. Working Conditions: The housekeeper works indoors in areas that normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation, except when dumping trash. There is a chance of slips or falls on stripped or waxed floors. Cuts, bruises and exposure to infectious disease in cleaning isolation rooms are possible. Disposing of contaminated and infectious waste is required. Is exposed to conditions inherent in cleaning tasks described such as chapped hands or other irritation from working with cleaning agents, some of which are of strong chemical composition. Protective devices, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc, are issued and available for use as required by Standard Operating Procedures. Management reserves the right to rotate staff members from areas of responsibility to reach command goals and maintain adequate coverage throughout the facility. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Advance in Hire may be authorized. This is only available for those candidates who are new to Federal service Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized up to $9000 for highly qualified candidates and/or newly appointed to federal service. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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