Laborer (Custodial Worker)
What you'd do
This position is located at the Cheyenne River Indian Health Service in Eagle Butte, SD. The purpose of the position is to work alone or as a member of a crew to perform the full range of custodial duties in assigned quarter's units, following general instructions on the work to be completed. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Performs general maintenance tasks such as replacing ceiling tiles, hanging pictures, moving furniture and equipment, emptying trash, washing windows, cleaning supply and return grilles, unplugging drains with plunger. Performs grounds maintenance duties such as mowing with large or complex riding mower or push mowers, edging, trimming trees and shrubs, picking up trash. Performs quarters cleaning and assists with preventative maintenance and repairs and cleans work areas after repairs or renovations. Vacuums, sweeps and mops floors and maintains floors such as concrete, sheet vinyl, and carpet. Uses residential and commercial cleaning equipment such as buffers, vacuums, and shampooers.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: - Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Element 1 (Screen-out) - Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) - Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment - Dexterity and Safety - Work Practices (includes keeping things, neat, clean and in order) WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires continuous standing, walking, pushing, pulling, crawling, stooping, kneeling, repeated bending, and climbing. Possibility exists of serious injuries from power cleaning equipment or from falls from ladders and scaffolds. Frequently carry, lift, push or pull tools, materials and supplies up to 100 pounds. Move heavier objects with assistance. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to extreme environmental conditions and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts, and scrapes. Employee may be exposed to communicable disease and foul odors when handling waste and when cleaning areas of the facility. Employee must exercise care to avoid serious injuries when performing duties. Must follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protection, safety glasses, steel or safety toes boots or shoes to avoid possible hazards.
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