Custodial Worker

This position is open to U.S. Citizens. There is no specific length of training or experience required, but you must show the ability to perform custodial work without more than normal supervision. Volunteer experience, including National Service programs, counts as qualifying experience.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to do the work of a Custodial Worker without more than normal supervision (screen-out element).
• Experience performing cleaning duties such as mopping, dusting, and disinfecting lavatories.
• Experience maintaining outdoor appearance of facility premises.
• Paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
• No specific education requirement.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in written application materials.
• Veterans' preference applies; non-preference applicants considered only if no veterans available.

Disinfect restrooms including urinals, toilet bowls, and sinks.

• Dust, wax, and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Empty waste baskets.
• Work on ladders or scaffolds to clean high areas.
• Set up and tear down for special events or assemblies.
• Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors using industrial-type floor scrubbers and other heavy powered cleaning equipment.
• Open and close school following all security procedures.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.

• Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One-year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to suitability/fitness determination and background investigation.
• Requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks due to interaction with children under 18.
• Pre-placement medical examination required.
• Work may include first or second shift assignments.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit.

Complete benefits package as a federal employee.

• Access to health insurance, retirement, and other benefits.
• Eligibility depends on part-time or intermittent status.

Selection subject to restrictions from DoWEA referral system for displaced employees.

• Salary based on local prevailing rate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities; contact David Walton at [email protected].
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period.
• Reemployed annuitants may apply; see Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• ICTAP eligible applicants may receive selection priority if well-qualified (score 90+).
• Agency contact: Army Applicant Help Desk; address: DoWEA Headquarters, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311.

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) provides educational services to military-connected students worldwide. DoWEA Headquarters oversees operations and support for schools on military installations. This Custodial Worker position supports the Maxwell AFB school facility, ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff. DoWEA Headquarters is named as the hiring organisation for the Custodial Worker post.