Custodial Worker Leader.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) is seeking a Custodial Worker Leader to oversee cleaning staff, ensure facilities are maintained, and enforce safety procedures. The role involves coordinating daily duties, managing supplies, and participating in event setup and teardown. Applicants must pass background checks, be a U.S.

citizen, and undergo a pre-placement medical exam. The position requires potential shift work and a Tier 1 investigation with childcare checks due to interaction

Qualifications

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service is required for male applicants born after 1959.
• Background investigation/suitability determination will be used for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Disinfects restrooms, dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures; empties waste baskets.
• Sets up and tears down for events or assemblies.
• Requests cleaning supplies through Supervisor.
• Ensures materials and tools are available on site for daily duties.
• Performs minor maintenance to power equipment attachments.
• Closes school following security procedures; ensures readiness for next day.

Skills

Interpret Instructions

Lead/Supervise

Tools & Equipment

Dexterity & Safety

Work Practices

Physical Effort

Working Conditions

Job description

Duties

• Disinfects restrooms to include urinals, toilet bowls, and sinks. Dusts, waxes, and/or polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Empties waste baskets.
• Responsible for requesting cleaning supplies through Supervisor.
• Sets up and tears down for special events or assemblies.
• Adjusts and/or performs minor maintenance to attachments on power equipment.
• Ensures that needed materials and tools are available on site for workers to complete daily duties.
• Responsible for closing school by following all security procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that school is clean and ready for the next day.
• Provides updates to supervisor on status and progress of work.

Duties

• Disinfects restrooms to include urinals, toilet bowls, and sinks. Dusts, waxes, and/or polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Empties waste baskets.
• Responsible for requesting cleaning supplies through Supervisor.
• Sets up and tears down for special events or assemblies.
• Adjusts and/or performs minor maintenance to attachments on power equipment.
• Ensures that needed materials and tools are available on site for workers to complete daily duties.
• Responsible for closing school by following all security procedures.
• Demonstrates proper work methods.
• Responsible for ensuring that school is clean and ready for the next day.
• Provides updates to supervisor on status and progress of work.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability /fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Work may be done on 1st or 2nd shift.

Who May Apply:

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See

• Current Competitive Service Civilian DoWEA Employee within the Commuting Area
• Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
• Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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 Leader without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following providing guidance on cleaning safety and/or housekeeping rules; sweeping, mopping or waxing floors; and/or performing general outdoor maintenance such as: mowing, window cleaning or snow removal without more than normal supervision without more than normal supervision - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability To Lead or Supervise
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
• Physical Effort: Occasionally uses heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., industrial type buffers). Occasionally exerts moderately heavy physical effort such as that required in lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, requiring continuous standing, bending, stooping and reaching. Requires working on ladders/scaffold in the performance of some duties.
• Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in areas which are adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritation from strong cleaning solutions. Care must be taken to avoid serious injury when working on ladders and scaffolds or when using heavy powered equipment.

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary is based on the local prevailing rate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify [e-mail]
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public 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.