# USAJOBS - Job Announcement
Custodial WorkerDepartment of Defense Education Activity
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## Summary
### About the Position
This position is located in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Department of Defense Education Activity. This region encompasses school districts in the Mid-Atlantic portion of the United States.
This is an open and continuous announcement. The first cutoff will be 04/13/2026; subsequent lists will be pulled approximately every 3 weeks and/or as needed.
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## Overview
| Feature | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Open & Closing Dates | 04/06/2026 to 07/06/2026 |
| Salary | $18.23 - $21.27 per hour |
| Pay Scale & Grade | WG 2 |
| Locations | Many vacancies in the following locations: |
| | • Camp Lejeune, NC |
| | • Fort Bragg, NC |
| | • West Point, NY |
| | • Quantico, VA |
| Remote Job | No |
| Telework Eligible | No |
| Travel Required | Not required |
| Relocation Expenses Reimbursed | No |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Work Schedule | Full-time |
| Service | Competitive |
| Promotion Potential | None |
| Job Family Series | 3566 Custodial Working |
| Supervisory Status | No |
| Security Clearance | Not Required |
| Drug Test | Yes |
| Financial Disclosure | No |
| Bargaining Unit Status | Yes |
| Announcement Number | NC7X-26-12925328-DERS1 |
| Control Number | 863137900 |
### Who May Apply
- U.S. Citizens
- Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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## Duties
- Disinfects restrooms to include urinals, toilet bowls, and sinks.
- Dusts, waxes, and/or polishes furniture and fixtures.
- Empties waste baskets.
- Occasionally works on ladders/scaffolds to clean.
- Sets up and tears down for special events or assemblies.
- Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, and/or polishes floors using brooms, industrial-type floor scrubbers, and other heavy powered cleaning equipment.
- Opens and closes school following all security procedures.
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## Requirements
### Conditions of Employment
- Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.
- Citizenship: Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
- Pay: Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Probation: One year trial or probationary period may be required.
- Suitability: Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination as determined by a background investigation.
- Investigation: This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
- Medical: A pre-placement medical examination is required.
- Drug Screening: May be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and are subject to random testing thereafter. Appointment to this position may be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
- Shifts: Work may include assignment to first or second shift.
### Qualifications
#### Who May Apply
- U.S. Citizens
- Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Training: There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
#### Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)
Ability to do the work of a Custodial Worker without more than normal supervision.
Applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following:
- Performing cleaning duties such as mopping, dusting, and/or disinfecting lavatories.
- Maintaining the outdoor appearance of facility premises.
- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
#### Veterans Preference
This position is restricted to persons entitled to Veterans Preference if there are no Veterans preference eligible applicants available; non-preference applicants may be considered.
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## How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume package, resume supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
Rating Categories:
- Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
- Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
- Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
- Dexterity and Safety.
- Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order).
Physical Effort:
- Occasionally uses heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., industrial type buffers).
- Occasionally exerts moderately heavy physical effort such as that required in lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires continuous standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Requires working on ladders/scaffolds in the performance of some duties.
Working Conditions:
- Usually works indoors in areas which are adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.
- Exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritation from strong cleaning solutions.
- Care must be taken to avoid serious injury when working on ladders and scaffolds or when using heavy powered equipment.
Additional Information:
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
- Salary is based on the local prevailing rate.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton (radodea.edu).
Bargaining Units:
- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina: Federal Education Association 2396 bargaining unit.
- Fort Liberty, North Carolina: Federal Education Association 3123 bargaining unit.
- Quantico, Virginia: Federal Education Association 1336 bargaining unit.
- West Point, New York: Federal Education Association 2396 bargaining unit.
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## Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: [Applicant Checklist](External Link).
Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
### 1. Your Resume
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:
- Employers name
- Job title
- Start and end dates (include month and year for qualifications purposes)
- Number of hours worked per week
- A brief description that shows you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
- If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information to include formatting tips, see [What to include in your resume](External Link).
### 2. Other Supporting Documents
- Cover Letter: Optional.
- Most recent Performance Appraisal: If applicable.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package (to include supplemental documents) may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents (such as military orders and marriage certificates) may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
- Meet ICTAP eligibility criteria.
- Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above.
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
Additional information about the program is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website.
Education:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
- Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
- Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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## How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
- Deadline: The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 07/06/2026 to receive consideration.
- Process:
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- View Questionnaire 12925328.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
- You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the [USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center](External Link).
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/AccountLogin). All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status.
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## Agency Contact Information
Army Applicant Help Desk
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## Next Steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
### Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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## About the Agency
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
DoDEA, as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD).
DoDEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoD civilian families.
DoDEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st-century globalized society.
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