Building Maintenance

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Branch Illinois 1 District
Job Posting Period 04/06/2024 - 04/12/2024
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invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.
Job Title BUILDING MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN
Facility Location NORTH CHICAGO PO
1514 SHERIDAN RD
NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Position Information TITLE: BUILDING MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 4749-10XX
Non-Scheduled Days: Saturday, Sunday
Hours: ********
DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of
unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions
or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.
SALARY RANGE: Starting annual salary $50,934 paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 165736
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by
the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings
Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits
(FEHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care
Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care
(day care) expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.
Persons Eligible to Apply All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance
to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans' preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity
Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at to be considered for this
employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment
opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email
domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received - @usps.gov; @psionline.com;
@geninfo.com; @uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the
exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow
instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple
requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate
filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.
Background Check The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.
Functional Purpose Serves as the principal maintenance service employee in a facility where no maintenance service employee of a higher level
is provided. Participates in the normal laboring, cleaning, and maintenance activities required to keep the building,
equipment and grounds in proper condition.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs all custodial and maintenance functions at a small facility. Maintains custody of necessary equipment, tools and
supplies.
2. Performs a variety of routine maintenance service on building equipment, mail processing equipment, customer service
equipment, and delivery service equipment. Performs designated letter box and Neighborhood Collection Delivery Box Unit
maintenance and repair work performed at a small post office.
3. Makes minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs such as: replacing fuses, fluorescent tubes and light
bulbs, replacing faucet washers, opening clogged drains, cleaning and oiling hampers and replacing canvas, repairing postal
furniture such as distribution cases, and preparing surplus equipment for shipment.
4. May assist higher level technician, directly or remotely, in executing simple tasks, including direct replacement of
equipment elements per detailed instruction.
5. Operates simple heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and performs designated maintenance and repair
operations of a routine nature.
6. Performs custodial duties such as but not limited to, cleaning and scrubbing floors, dusting furniture and fixtures, cleaning
walls and windows, cleaning hardware and toilet fixtures, caring for lawns and shrubs, cleaning sidewalks and driveways.
7. In addition, may serve as a working leader to one or more Custodians and/or Cleaners engaged in general laboring and
cleaning duties.
SUPERVISION
Postmaster or other designated supervisor.
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:
Requirements DOCUMENT DATE: July 14, 2013
FUNCTION:
Serves as the principal maintenance service employee in a postal facility where no maintenance service employee of a
higher level is provided. Participates in the normal laboring, cleaning, and maintenance activities required to keep the postal
building, equipment, and grounds in proper condition.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) that are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the
position. Individuals must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum
competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Successful completion of the
applicable testing and interview procedure (s) is sufficient to demonstrate the KSAs listed below. In certain circumstances,
applicants may demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be
non- postal.
1. Ability to demonstrate mechanical comprehension to learn and apply mechanical principles, including a working knowledge
of basic mechanical operations (such as levers and pulleys) and the application of physical laws (such as force and gravity).
This includes knowledge in the following areas: (A) Power transmission-such as gears, sprockets and chains, belts and
pulleys; (B) Power translation-such as cams and cam followers, linkages, springs; (C) Friction reduction'such as bushings,
bearings; (D) Fasteners-such as screws, nuts and bolts, pins, rings, clips, couplings.
4. Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and security procedures for performing maintenance work This includes
knowledge of industrial hazards (e.g., mechanical, chemical, electrical, electronic) and procedures and techniques
established to avoid injuries to self and others such as lock out devices, protective clothing, and waste disposal techniques.
7. Knowledge of cleaning and lubrication materials and procedures including storage, preparation and disposal and proper
Personal Protective Equipment; this includes knowledge related to: (A) Lubrication materials-such as oils, greases, etc, (B)
Lubrication procedures-as in application techniques, storage, disposal, etc, This also includes knowledge related to: (A)
Cleaning materials - such as alcohols, solvents, detergents, degreasers and (B) Cleaning procedures - as in hand methods,
machine methods (compressed air, vacuum cleaners).
8. Knowledge of the techniques related to one or more skilled trades including metalwork, carpentry, masonry, plumbing,
painting, or welding. This may include, as required for a particular job, knowledge of: (A) METALWORK: Machine
maintenance applications - such as heat treating, tempering, machining, bending, etc.; (B) CARPENTRY: Wooden structures
and projects-as in constructing, framing, repairing, finishing, etc.; (C) MASONRY: Materials-such as mortar, concrete,
stucco, plaster, brick, etc. and techniques and procedures-as in construction and repair projects; (D) PLUMBING: Installation
- as in pipes, tubing, and float valves. etc., Repairs - as in flush and float valves, etc. and Cleaning - as in drains; (E)
PAINTING: Materials - such as enamels, varnishes, plastics, stains, sealants, decals, etc., Procedures - as in surface
preparation, application techniques, etc. and equipment; (F) WELDING: Appropriate gas and electric cutting, welding, and
brazing techniques and procedures used in equipment and machine maintenance applications; or (G) ELECTRICAL:
installation and maintenance of electrical components such as circuits, relays, switch, breakers. This may require soldering.
12. Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly; to solve
practical problems by selecting from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages.
16. Ability to think of possible causes for problems and find solutions; to choose the best course of action; to make a decision
without delay when the opportunity arises or when all desired information is not available.
17. Ability to learn and comprehend new or unfamiliar material; to use multiple approaches to grasp or learn the implication of
new information; to quickly incorporate information and ideas.
18. Ability to comprehend spatial relations as required to perform maintenance work; to form three-dimensional mental
pictures of objects; to know what an object would look like when viewed from a different angle; to determine if something will
fit in a specified area. This may include the ability to use technical drawings (e.g. diagrams, blueprints and schematics).
19. Ability to read and comprehend job related written materials; this also includes the ability to locate, read, and comprehend
text material such as handbooks, manuals, bulletins, directives, checklists, and route sheets.
20. Ability to communicate work related information in writing to complete forms or provide routine and technical information
(e.g., in business letters, reports, e-mails, memos and technical reports/documents).
21. Ability to follow oral and written directions, instructions, rules, policies and/or procedures correctly and in order.
22. Ability to speak to others in a clear, concise, and organized manner to convey information effectively; to respond to
questions appropriately; to listen to what other people are saying and ask questions to ensure understanding refers to
receiving/transmitting oral information (such as equipment status, recommended repairs or modifications, parts usage, and
technical procedures) to/from maintenance, operations, and other personnel.
23. Ability to adjust to new conditions, situations or technology; to move easily from one topic to another; to accept change; to
be flexible with regard to viewpoint.
24. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; to work with teams; to help others; to accept suggestions;
to treat others with dignity and respect.
25. Ability to demonstrate organizational commitment to the public service goals and mission of the Postal Service. 26. Ability
to be conscientious to carry out job tasks; to be responsible and dependable; to take care in performing routine and novel
tasks; to track details; to check that all work is accurate and complete; to record information accurately
27. Ability to work independently; to remain focused to produce quality work under time pressure or other stressors.
28. Ability to work from heights refers to the ability to perform safely and efficiently the duties of the position above floor level
such as from ladders, catwalks, walkways, scaffolds, vert-a-lifts, and platforms.
29. Knowledge and ability to use various hand or portable power tools in performing mechanical, electrical, electronic or other
maintenance work; this may include the use of shop power equipment. This ability includes the safe and efficient use and
maintenance of such tools as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, pliers, chisels, punches, taps, dies, rules, gauges, and
alignment tools; refers to the knowledge of, and proficiency with, various power tools; the ability also involves the safe and
efficient use and maintenance of power tools such as drills, saws, sanders, and grinders; refers to the knowledge of, and
proficiency with, shop machines such as bench grinders, drill presses, and table/band saws.
30. Knowledge and ability to use test equipment, gauges or tools to take measurements and/or to take measurements with
electrical or electronic test equipment (such as VOMs, oscilloscopes, amprobes) to perform maintenance work; this includes
various types of maintenance equipment and may include monitoring the operation of a system or machine or use of data
networking test equipment.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 955, for the Building/All Other job group, which measures
maintenance knowledge, skills and abilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
which may require arduous exertion involved prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching, and may involve handling
heavy objects, e.g., tools and equipment up to the allowable weight.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants who qualify under this standard may be required to satisfactorily complete a prescribed training course(s) prior to
assignment, reassignment or promotion.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
For positions requiring driving, applicants must have a valid state driver's license, and demonstrate and maintain a safe
driving record.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at . Further
information can be found at
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.