Printing Plant Worker (Custodial Worker)

Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Learn more about this agency Duties Performs daily, weekly and other periodic cleaning tasks in offices, (production, administration and professional areas), classrooms, recreation areas and other assigned areas. Performs sweeping, dry mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors, using brooms, mops, lightweight vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and buffers. Responsible for replacing drain covers and screens on drainpipes and sweeps all windowsills. Responsible for safeguarding and proper use of supplies, tools, and equipment; and for daily maintenance and cleanliness of equipment used. Trains new employees, helping them carry out the duties assigned, instructing them in work methods and how to use supplies. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is Required. Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service. Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment. Selectee must undergo a background investigation for Suitability. Selectee must pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Strength test may be required. Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Physical Effort: Requires moderate physical effort. Delivery activity involves walking from place to place for short periods of time. Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. Physical Effort: Requires moderate lifting is required for objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved. Working Conditions: Duties are performed in both dimly lit and well-lighted, ventilated area. Works inside and outside with shorter periods outside in inclement weather. Working Conditions: The incumbent is exposed to dirt, disagreeable odors and possible skin irritation from cleaning solutions. Work is on tin roofs, cement floors, parking lots, ladders, catwalks, and steel platforms. Working Condition: Serious injury could result from falling, moving equipment, electrical shocks, or burns from chemical solution work for acceptability of results. Qualifications To qualify for the Printing Plant Worker (Custodial Worker), KX-3566-3, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element to be considered for this position. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Printing Plant Worker (Custodial Worker) without more than normal supervision which includes the ability to: Use a variety of cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Follow directions, work with others, work under pressure and meet deadlines Perform industrial cleaning in maintaining restrooms, offices, storerooms, corridors, stairways and other assigned areas. Sweep, dry mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors Use brooms, mops, lightweight vacuum cleaners and lightweight floor scrubbers and buffers. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date (06/11/2026) of this announcement to be considered. Education Education may not be used in lieu of training, abilities and screenout experience. Additional information Employment of Relatives: Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Suitability. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance. Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The selectee will work Shift 1. Overtime, weekend, holiday work may be required. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Additional vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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