This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform custodial services, grounds maintenance, and other general facility related support.

Duties

Working alone or as a member of a crew, performs a full range of custodial duties in common work areas, hallways, building entrance areas, office spaces, lab spaces, conference rooms, warehouse areas, restrooms, etc. In accordance with an established work schedule, performs tasks such as what building is to be cleaned and on what days the incumbent will be required to sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, scrub, wax and polish floors with appropriate powered equipment. Removes stains from a variety of surfaces such as carpeting, vinyl title, epoxy floor, and fixtures by use of approved chemicals and cleaning solutions. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Replaces supplies as required. Keeps a stock of cleaning materials, restroom supplies, and equipment needed and informs supervisor when more materials are needed and when equipment is in need of repair. Adjusts, oils, and changes buffers, brushes, rollers, and other attachments on machines used. Uses ladders and scaffolds when necessary to replace ceiling fixtures, light bulbs/tubes throughout buildings ensuring items are turned-in according to environmental regulations. Responsible for ensuring recycling items are properly discarded in appropriate bins and when required, prepares bins for pick-up by contracted staff. May perform grounds maintenance and landscaping duties such as mowing, edging, collection of leaves, mulching beds, and pruning. Cleans and maintains grounds maintenance/landscaping power tools and equipment. Notes the condition of building and reports to supervisor any facility related issues or 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.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Qualifications

You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety There is no substitution of education for this position. 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. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]