Custodian US Embassy

About
Announcement Number:
LUSAKA-2022-030
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Lusaka
Position Title:
Custodian (All Interested Applicants / All Sources)
Open Period:
10/21/2022 – 11/04/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+2
Series/Grade:
LE – 1305 1
Salary:
ZMW ZK66,655.04
Work Schedule:
Full-time – • All Interested Applicants / All Sources

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: Level 2 (Limited Knowledge, Reading/Speaking/Writing in English is required.. 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:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
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.