Custodial Worker

Custodial Worker

USDA Agricultural Research Service is currently recruiting for a Custodial Worker at Facilities Division : USDA ARS in Ames, IA.

Duties:   

• Cleans offices, corridors, stairways, entryways, cafeteria and other areas.
• Sweeps, dry mops, wet mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using brooms, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and buffers.
• Removes stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, floors, and fixtures by use of chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Keeps rest rooms clean, orderly, and in sanitary condition.
• Performs snow removal at entry doors, smoking shelter, and other areas as needed.
• Keeps stock of cleaning material and equipment needed to do the work and orders from warehouse when additional supplies are needed.
• Notes condition of restrooms and reports to supervisor water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance.

Physical Effort

• The incumbent must be able to operate and control floor maintenance machines, move and control heavy equipment and carry, set up, and work from ladders. Frequently lift and move objects weighing 40 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds. Regularly operates push type lawn mowers, shovels snow off of walks and operates electric brush trimmer. Will be required to work with a large variety of cleaning agents. This job will require bending and lifting and moderate to heavy physical effort when mopping or moving furniture.

Working Conditions

• The work is usually performed in offices, common public areas, warehouses, or outdoor facilities. The work involves exposure to strong cleaning solutions, disagreeable odors, and exposure to hot and cold conditions, high noise and vibration levels, and occasionally to harmful biological, chemical, and physical agents. Protective devices such as gloves, goggles, face mask, or respirators and immunizations may be required. The health status of personnel may be monitored periodically using biologic and serologic tests and physical examinations if required.

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 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 apply for the position, go to USAJOBS, USAJOBS - Job Announcement.  For more information on available career or internship opportunities, email ARSTalentNetwork@usda.gov.