PSE LABORER CUSTODIAL - United States Postal Service - Renton, WA

United States Postal Service

External Publication for Job Posting 10021355

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Seattle District

Job Posting Period

05/07/2016 – 05/13/2016

This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being

invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title

PSE LABORER CUSTODIAL

Facility Location

POSITION(S) WILL BE AT VARIOUS FACILITIES WITHIN THE 980-985 ZIP CODE AREA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

TO THE FOLLOWING FACILITY LOCATION: 4301 NE 4TH ST, RENTON WA 98059.

CONTACT INFORMATION: ON BONG WONG MANAGER CUSTOMER SERVICE 425-227-0288;

ONBONG.WONG@USPS.GOV

Position Information

Title: PSE LABORER CUSTODIAL

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Occupation Code: 2395-0001

Non-Scheduled Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

Postal Support Employees (PSE) hold temporary appointments for periods not-to-exceed 360 days. Subsequent

appointments after a 5 day break in service may be offered but are not guaranteed and should not be expected because the

use of PSEs is discretionary and subject to business needs.

PSEs can be scheduled any hours and the position is intended to be very flexible, including weekends and holidays as

needed. PSEs must be available to work when needed.

SALARY RANGE: $13.25 per hour paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 547072

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position depending on organizational

needs. Limited benefits include paid time off at the rate of 1 hour for every 20 paid hours, and pay raises. After one year of

service, PSEs may be eligible for health insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with a Postal

Service premium contribution for APWU CDHP, dental and vision insurance through the Federal Employees Dental and

Vision Insurance Program, and long term care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United

States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’

preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. This position is

restricted to applicants eligible for veterans preference. Applicants who are not entitled to veterans preference may be

considered only when preference eligible applicants are not available for appointment.

Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/employment to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must

have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and

background checks will be conveyed by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to allow

all correspondences to be received.

@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com

EXAM REQUIRED: If you are invited to take this 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.

NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: 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.

Current non-career Postal Service employees who wish to apply for this vacancy must go to usps.com/employment and use

your existing eCareer Profile to apply. Do not log into LiteBlue; if you logged into LiteBlue, log out and close your browser

before going to usps.com/employment.

Functional Purpose

Performs manual labor in connection with maintenance and cleaning of the buildings and grounds of a postal facility; assists

in firing low pressure boiler and in making minor repairs to the building and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Makes or assists in making minor maintenance repairs to building and equipment.

2. In smaller buildings assists the fireman-laborer in firing the boiler; in firemen-laborer’s absence fires and cleans the boiler.

3. Operates a variety of power driven equipment such as floor scrubbers, floor sanders, waxers, and wall washers; adjusts

brushes, buffers, and other attachments on machines; uses wax, polish, and other protective agents appropriate for the

various surfaces; washes walls and ceilings from scaffolding.

4. Performs general laboring duties such as uncrating and assembling furniture and fixtures using bolts and screws for

assembly, loading loading and unloading supplies and equipment.

5. Performs janitorial duties such as cleaning, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; washes walls and ceiling; dusts

furniture and fixtures; cleans hardware and toilet fixtures; washes windows; cares for lawns and shrubs; cleans sidewalks and

driveways and removes ashes, snow and ice.

6. In addition, may: operate elevator, stack supplies in storage rooms and on shelves; move furniture and equipment.

PSE Custodians perform manual labor in connection with maintenance and cleaning of the buildings and grounds of a postal

facility. The job is physically demanding, requiring both indoor and outdoor responsibilities. Applicants must be able to

perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation.

SUPERVISION

Supervisor of unit to which assigned.

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

1. Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

2. FUNCTION:
Performs manual labor in connection with maintenance and cleaning of the buildings and grounds of a postal facility; assists

in firing low pressure boiler and in making minor repairs to the building and equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of

the position. Applicants 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. Applicants demonstrate these

levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on

the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.

1. Ability to work at heights above floor level, such as from ladders, vert-a-lifts, walkways, and scaffolds.

2. Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions expressed in English.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 916.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. These duties may involve using a

variety of hand and power-assisted tools, and power-driven custodial equipment.

2. Applicants must have the ability to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods of time and to manually lift and carry

objects weighing 45 pounds or more, without assistance.

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.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.