Custodial Worker (Janitor)

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Summary About the position:

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Duke Field Lodging Facilities. Position is Regular Part-time (RPT) guaranteed 20-34 hours per week and schedule tour of duty may include nights, weekends and holidays. RPT employees are eligibles (Health/Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; 401K & AFNAF Retirement Plan with Employer matching contribution; PTO/SL/Holidays). Duties Maintains lodging facilities in an orderly and clean manner. Vacuum cleans rugs and draperies. Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using industrial type power equipment. Adjusts and changes buffers, brushes and other attachments on power equipment. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture. Dusts ledges and woodwork. Empties ash trays and wastebaskets. Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, using stepladders and extension ladders. Cleans mirrors and water fountains. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap. Reports water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance to supervisor. Maintains supply of cleaning materials and advises supervisor when more supplies are needed, or when equipment needs repair or replacement. Performs seasonal tasks as required; such as, applying ice control material to entrances of buildings, shoveling snow, picking up litter around buildings, mowing grass, and watering lawns around buildings. Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license. This position requires the incumbent to successfully pass a drug test. This position requires the incumbent to successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Qualifications Who May Apply:

Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

Qualifying Experience:

Experience in the proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Ability to clean and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment. Ability to perform the full range of cleaning duties and follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps. Physically able to frequently move and control heavy equipment, including pushing carts, weighing more than 100 pounds, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper. Physically able to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Ability to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.