Duties
Performs a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties that require heavy physical efforts to include operating heavy powered cleaning equipment and/or equipment such as extension ladder. The Custodial Worker maintains security of the assigned activity spaces when cleaning during non-operational hours. Responsible for cleaning and scrubbing restrooms using proper chemicals for wash basins, tiles, mirrors, metal doorplates, fixtures and fittings to include disinfecting and deodorizing toilets and sinks. Additional duties include Replenishing soap, towels, and toilet paper daily and cleaning showcases, entrance doors, activity spaces, classrooms, doorframes, dispensers and any other applicable surfaces using proper cleaning chemicals/products.
Sets up and/or moves furniture and equipment as needed. Replaces all furniture, equipment and materials to their original position upon completion of cleaning and maintenance tasks. Dusts all walls, furniture, shelves, fixtures, and counter surfaces, etc. Uses stepladders and extension ladders to wash walls, windows and partitions, and replace light bulbs and blinds. Sweeps, wet mops, scrubs, floors daily and waxes, buffs and polishes floors and cleans carpets when applicable.
Makes minor repairs to equipment. Reports hazardous safety conditions, and broken, lost or stolen equipment to supervisor. Reports water leaks, clogged drains and other conditions that require equipment replacement or repair to the supervisor. Inventories supplies and notifies supervisor when reordering is required. Cleans the adjacent activity parking lot, play area and associated outdoor areas by picking up litter, clearing foliage and emptying/washing outdoor trash cans and receptacles.
Operates and maintains power cleaning equipment to include changing brushes and accessories. Maintains inventory of approved cleaning supplies and advises supervisor when supplies are needed or when equipment needs repairs or replacement. Stores custodial supplies and equipment in locked cabinets or closets away from child and youth activity rooms in accordance with local policies and procedures. Ensures hallways, stairways, entrances and doorways are not obstructed by cleaning, maintenance operations, or storage of equipment and materials.
Serves as a member of the Installation CYP to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility and program regulatory requirements and CYP baseline standards. Assists in maintaining DoD/MC certification for assigned program areas, and helps ensure the CY program achieves and retains national accreditation or the Marine Corps equivalent.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to lift and move heavy objects, and perform heavy cleaning safely. Ability to provide continual care and attention to avoid accidents and finish work properly. Ability to use power cleaning equipment and perform minor maintenance on equipment. Knowledge of how to properly use a variety of household and industrial cleaning agents, and industrial cleaning equipment. Must be able to recognize chemical cleaning compounds and solutions that may constitute hazardous materials and waste disposal.
Responsibility: Independently completes steps or sequences of steps needed to complete assigned work. Follows specific oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made. Uses some judgment in deciding that the standards of sanitation, attractiveness, safety, and service are met. The supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions. Exercises care with tools and equipment used.
Physical Effort: Exerts moderately heavy physical effort in controlling heavy equipment, carrying, setting, and working on ladders and scaffolds. Prolonged standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries supplies, materials and objects weighing up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.
Working Conditions: The majority of work is performed indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. May be exposed to dirt, disagreeable odors and minor injuries due to cleaning and operating cleaning equipment. May be exposed to the possibility of slipping on wet floors.
Benefits
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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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.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
Next steps
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.