VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

School Janitor

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
Isleta Elementary School
Isleta Pueblo, NM

POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
School Janitor, 01

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full time, Year Long

Salary Range 13.81-22.68, Per Hour

LOCATION:
Isleta Elementary School, Isleta Pueblo, NM

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
D20M04-2022-005,

Vacancies

Issue Date: 03/24/22

Closing Date: 04/13/22 - 12:30 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.

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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 Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s 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:

The school janitor performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of the school’s buildings, office, gymnasium and cafeteria. This position assists in providing a safe, clean learning environment for students and faculty staff. The work involves the full range of janitorial services. Major duties and responsibilities include:
• Sweeps, mops, steam cleans, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets and rugs; cleans and dusts furniture, woodwork, etc.; washes walls and partitions, venetian blinds and windows; washes and cleans ceiling vents and fixtures; cleans mirrors and water fountains; and performs other related custodial work.
• Makes note of condition of facilities, and reports to the Principal those items needing specialized maintenance and repairs such as broken windows, damaged electrical outlets, frayed cords, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance.
• Maintains, adjusts, cleans, and oils machinery and equipment used. Changes or replaces brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments as needed.
• Empties trash cans and relines cans with liners. Collects and disposes of trash including the transport of trash to proper disposal areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies, cleans spills, cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as necessary.
• Moves heavy objects, furniture, supplies and equipment.
• Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds.
• Keeps parking lots and surrounding areas clean of all debris and litter.
• Performs seasonal tasks such as applying salt or other ice control material, and operating snow blower or uses shovels to remove snow and ice from walkways, entry ways, and drive ways.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Ensures that appropriate and necessary levels of inventory are on hand at assigned areas, orders necessary supplies and materials, and maintains accurate records of received and distributed items.
• Maintains awareness of buildings, equipment, supplies and material security at all time in assigned area; reports security breaches or safety problems to the Supervisor.
• Practices required and regularly accepted safety/sanitation precautions while performing cleaning and maintenance duties (i.e., safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals, using ladders for climbing, controlling cords or equipment so they are not trip/fall hazards, etc.).
• Review material data safety sheets, and complies with safety requirements on the data sheets; posts those data sheets near where chemicals are stored.

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. 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:

High School diploma or GED is required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The incumbent is required to operate a US Government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

The incumbent is required to possess a valid state driver’s licenses and qualify for/maintain Bureau of Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Operators Authorization.

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

On rare occasion, incumbent may be required to travel away from the duty station for training purposes. Travel may involve transit via airplane and motor vehicle.

Occasionally, the employee is expected to work other than normal hours as necessary to handle emergency situations or peak workloads. Incumbent may also be required to report to work in early morning hours to shovel snow or de-ice in cases of extreme weather conditions. In rare situations reporting to work in inclement weather may be required.

The incumbent is subject to background investigations.

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.

Most work is indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, lights, and ventilation. Is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions. Subject to injuries when working on ladders and operating heavy 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 Low 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 GSA Form 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record for full consideration. Incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s 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 responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.

HOW TO APPLY:

Required Documents

NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:

Your resume which may be submitted in any written format of your choice. It must clearly identify the following:
- Vacancy Announcement Number
- Month and year of High School Graduation or date GED information received PLUS name of school, city, and state.
- Complete contact information for employer reference (your supervisor) for last 12 months of employment. If none is available, you must provide a professional reference which is a person not related to you and who knows your qualifications and fitness for the kind of job for which you are applying.
Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Your work experience must contain the following:
- Job Title
- Duties
- Accomplishments
- Employer’s name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending date (month and year)
- Hours per week
- Salary
Claiming Indian Preference: Form BIA 4432, available at Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (PDF), Verification of Indian Preference for employment, is required for claiming Indian Preference. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.

Additional Documents (Optional):

Form BIA 4432, available at Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (PDF), Verification of Indian Preference for employment, is required for claiming Indian Preference. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.
OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment can be located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (will be required upon selection)
Indian Child Protection Requirement Form, must contain original signature and date (will be required upon selection). This position is covered by P.L. 101-647, Indian Children Protection Requirements, and persons convicted of crimes enumerated in the law are not eligible for the position. (2019 version) https://www.bie.edu/sites/default/files/documents/idc2-104343.pdf
Copy of Official College Transcripts can be submitted as verification of post-secondary education. (If selected, applicant must provide Official College Transcripts for final verification and pay setting.)
Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, available at: https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/motor-vehicle-operators-license-and-driving-record, (USE NONFILLABLE PDF VERSION). Optional during the application process; however, selectee will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process.
Copy of most recent SF-50, Notification of personnel Action, for current or former Federal employees to indicate prior Federal service and/or highest previous rate.
DD214 (member copy 4) for consideration of service credit for leave purposes.

Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications.

Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.
This office will accept telefaxed applications.
Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and not be considered.
E-mailed applications/resumes will NOT be accepted.

Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 04/13/22 - 12:30 pm, Mountain (DST).

SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS:

Isleta Elementary School
1000 Moonlight Drive
Albuquerque, NM 87105

FAX SIGNED AND DATED APPLICATIONS TO: 505-563-5305

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Warren Armijo, 505-869-2321 ext 1103

For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Warren Armijo, 505-869-2321 ext 1103

Application Deadline