CUSTODIAL LABORER

Custodial Laborer

Department of the Treasury

This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Plant Service Branch. As a Custodial Laborer , you will be responsible for all activities concerning building and ground maintenance throughout the Bureau.

Location

2 vacancies in the following location :

Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Duties

As a Custodial Laborer , you will :

• Clean presses or similar equipment by using scrapers, brushes, and solvents to remove ink and oil. Clean and wax floors using commercial cleaners and industrial cleaning and waxing equipment.
• Clean walls, doors, window ledges, blinds, railings, etc., using the appropriate cleaning agents and techniques.
• Clean restrooms and pull trash in security areas. (i.e. offices, break rooms and sections) Clean and sanitize carpets by mixing proper amounts of cleaning solutions necessary to clean.
• Collect trash from secured offices by picking up and bagging trash and placing it in the appropriate storage or disposal areas .

Utilize forklift in emptying trash carts that are filled into large dumpster on the loading dock.

Empty and dump sawdust bins and ensure equipment is not, clogged, and follow appropriate cleaning procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Physical Requirements : Move and control heavy equipment, carry and set up ladders and scaffolds, and work from said items.

Frequently, lift items weighing about 50 pounds, occasionally lifts items weighing over 50 pounds, and moves loaded handcarts with loads weighing several hundred pounds.

You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or . Be sure all experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor.

We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.

Key Requirements :

• Please refer to Conditions of Employment.
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• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS : A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication.

Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough.

Therefore it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and / or other criminal history.

Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out) , normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions.

In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified.

Your application will be evaluated in the following areas : Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-Out), Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, and Dexterity and Safety.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION :

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a bargaining unit position (BU : 1594 Lodge 174 - Columbia Lodge 174, International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (Non-Craft Employees).
• The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for work days during the shutdown period.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Wear required safety clothing and / or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
• Shift Work : This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed.

The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis.

• Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.
• To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on *Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
• The requirement that applicants be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043 does not currently apply. The BEP will request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes :

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• Public Transportation Incentives and reserved parking available for Washington DC positions.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
• Learn more about Federal benefits programs at :
• 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. .

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your rsum,