VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

School Janitor

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION

Sells, AZ POSITION TITLE & GRADE :

School Janitor, CY-3566-01

POSITION INFORMATION :

Full time, School Year

Salary Range $13.89 TO $22.80, Per Hour

LOCATION :

Santa Rosa Day School, Sells, AZ ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER :

SRDS-22-003

Vacancies

Issue Date : 01 / 12 / 2022

Closing Date : 02 / 02 / 2022 - 4 : 00 pm, Mountain (DST) Timezone The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

JOIN US AS WE INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION!

STATEMENT OF DUTIES :

Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience.

Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Educations mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribes need for cultural and economic well-being.

In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community.

To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally;

to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.

Responsibilities :

This position is responsible for the full range of cleaning assignments for a school. This included cleaning offices, classrooms, storage areas, hallways, entrance areas, and other assigned areas.

Uses a variety of materials, chemicals and equipment to sweep, mop, scrub, wax and polish. Empties trash cans and removes trash to designated areas, vacuums and cleans carpet, and washes windows, blinds, and chalkboards.

Supervises students assigned to clean-up and other work details in and around the school and assures that they work in compliance with appropriate safety rules and regulations and without the use of hazardous materials or equipment.

Performs minor maintenance, such as changing light bulbs and florescent tubes, touch-up painting, removal of graffiti, replacing door handles or panes of glass, etc.

Assures equipment is properly maintained, cleaning and making adjustments and minor repairs as necessary. Responsible for maintaining janitorial supplies properly, including maintenance of and compliance with material data safety sheets.

May be required to haul trash, shovel snow, remove ice, mow grass, chop weeds and trim shrubs.

Primary responsibility is to clean designated areas, using a variety of cleaning materials

and equipment. And assures that all materials are properly handled. When supervising students, takes great care to assure that students are using materials properly and safety

guidelines are followed.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY : Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).

Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligible that are not currently employed in the Federal Service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority (Schedule A).

Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE : This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency.

The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Education : High School or GED Diploma

Experience (years) : 0

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

BIE employees occupying Title 25 positions are required to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19). Accommodations may be possible.

If the position requires operation of a motor vehicle in performance of work, a valid State Driver's license is a prerequisite.

Some positions involve work-transporting students or conducting other assigned official business throughout the geographic jurisdiction of the Education Line Office.

A valid State Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of employment; failure to do so may result in removal from the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Applicants must be able to lift over 50 pounds and be in excellent physical condition. Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted.

Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required, except that some positions may be suitable for persons who are blind or deaf.

Good hand and foot coordination required. In most instances, an amputation of an arm, hand, leg or foot will not disqualify an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated for by use of a satisfactory prosthesis.

An annual physical is required. May be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment.

BASIS OF RATING :

Once the announcement has closed, all applicants for this position will be rated based upon the extent and quality of their experience, training and / or education as reflected on their resume.

The judgement of qualification will be based on materials submitted, therefore, it is the applicants advantage to give complete thorough and complete information in a neat and orderly fashion.

SPECIAL REFERENCE :

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation. This is a Non-Critical Moderate Risk Position subject to a favorable adjudicated background investigation.
• Subject to a probationary period for equivalent to two (2) academic semesters, which may be extended.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• The incumbent is required to drive a motor vehicle to conduct business at field locations. You MUST submit a current , Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record for full consideration.

Incumbent must possess a valid state drivers license.

• All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will be required to complete the certification document to confirm their selective service status.
• Government Housing is NOT available.
• Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.

NOTE : Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's resp