Duties
All custodial and housekeeping services will be performed according to the established specifications. Child and youth routines will not be disturbed by custodial activities. Some of the daily cleaning services will take place when programs are not in operation and children and youth are not present. The CYP custodian has responsibilities related to cleaning and to the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. These tasks are summarized below.
Cleaning Requirements
- Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, polishes floors and cleans carpets.
- Wipes mirrors, metal doorplates, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and all metal fittings.
- Cleans showcases, entrance doors, activity spaces/classrooms, doorframes and switches, paper towel dispensers, and other surfaces as required.
- Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, and uses stepladders and extension ladders to change light bulbs, replace blinds, and wash walls.
- Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture. Dusting furniture, equipment, and surfaces will not be done within the reach of children.
- Empties and washes trashcans.
- Inspects grounds, including removing trash and debris, and notifies supervisor of safety hazards.
- Maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissues, hand towels, and soap. Reports water leaks, clogged drains and other conditions requiring repairs to supervisor.
- Sweeps sidewalks and parking lots.
Use and Maintenance of Equipment and Supplies
- Operates powered cleaning equipment, cleans and oils equipment, and changes brushed and accessories.
- Maintains cleaning supplies and advises supervisor when supplies are needed or when equipment needs repairs or replacement. All custodial equipment, supplies and materials will be approved by the health consultant or safety officer.
- Ensures that hallways, stairways, entrances, and doorways are not obstructed by any cleaning or maintenance operations or storage of equipment and materials.
- Stores custodial supplies and equipment properly in locked cabinets or closets away from child and youth activity rooms.
- Loads and unloads merchandise, equipment and supplies.
- Assembles equipment.
- May be required (less than 10% of the time) to deliver merchandise, equipment and supplies to other locations.
Additional Responsibilities
- May be required to move, set-up and/or rearrange furniture, as well as, set-up and break-down for special events.
- Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI/T1).
- Incumbent must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position: Current Food Handler certification, Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification and C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possess the following ;
- Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity-based functions.
- Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities.
- Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities.
- Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests.
- Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities.
- Must have strong customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports, and perform research on recreation topics for dissemination to customers.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of computers, office procedures and print production.
Education
- When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcripts, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.
- Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
- Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
- All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
- To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
- All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
- *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
- Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
- For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
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.
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
***Resumes must be limited to two pages****
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
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It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (two page maximum resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Next steps
Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.