Custodian

Job Description

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Announcement Number:: LUSAKA-2024-026
Hiring Agency:: Embassy Lusaka
Position Title:: Custodian (All Interested Applicants / All Sources)
Open Period:: 04/18/2024 – 05/03/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:: GMT+2
Series/Grade:: LE – 1305 1
Salary:: ZMW ZK83,457.46 /Per Year
Work Schedule:: Full-time –
Promotion Potential:: LE-1

Duty Location(s):: 1 Vacancy in

Lusaka, ZA
Telework Eligible:: No
For More Info:: HR Section
000-000-0000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is EE. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

- Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (six(6) weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

Located in the Facility Maintenance Section of the Embassy and under the supervision of the Facility Maintenance Assistant, incumbent cleans offices, general work areas, hallways, kitchens, restrooms, and other areas as directed at U.S. Embassy owned or leased facilities. Uses janitorial equipment and tools such as vacuums, buffers, mops, brooms, buckets, and carts. Follows industry
best practices when selecting and using cleaning products and follows all Department safety guidelines and regulations. Supports other activities such as Embassy events, recycling initiatives, and various projects as required.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

At least one (1) year of janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Basic knowledge of janitorial procedures, methods, and equipment is required. General working knowledge of cleaning solvents, solutions, and chemicals is required.

Education Requirements:

Successful completion of primary school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Limited Knowledge English Reading/Writing/Speaking *Language proficiency will be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be capable of performing physically demanding work such as heavy lifting, climbing ladders, and frequent kneeling. Must be able to use janitorial equipment including vacuums, carts, hand trucks, buffers, and carpet shampooers. Must be able to utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required by job activities. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must possess good teamwork skills as well as the ability to work independently. Good customer service skills are required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link .

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Background Check clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia.

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