Custodial Team Leader - FM

Overview

U.S. Mission Nairobi

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2024-035

Position Title: Custodial Team Leader - FM

Opening Period: 03/11/2024 – 03/25/2024

Series: FSN-0130

Salary/Grade: Position Grade: FSN-04; FP-AA (Kshs. 1,103,869– 1,953,853 per year)

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Custodial Team Leader in Facilities Management.

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: Yes

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates work and performance for a workforce of 8-10 Custodians at the New Embassy Compound (NEC) and Offsite Facilities. The incumbent reports to the Custodial Supervisor (FSN 7 - C52503).

Coordinates and performs custodial duties in assigned zones that include cleaning and vacuuming of offices and hallways, dusting office desks and work surfaces, cleaning of windows, kitchens, waiting areas, CAC's, guard force shacks, showers, and toilets in the entire Mission 400,000sqft of floor space.

Additional education

Completion of Secondary school is required.

LANGUAGE: Level III English (Good working knowledge, Writing/Reading/Speaking) is required. (This may be tested) and Level III Swahili (Good Working Knowledge, Writing/ Reading/ Speaking) is required.

Experience

Additional experience

Minimum of 3 years' experience as custodian is required.

• Working knowledge of all equipment and products (including chemicals and detergents) associated with the trade.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Internet, and Outlook) knowledge and understanding of Use/ Care/ Storage/ Maintenance of Cleaning equipment and materials

Additional skills

• Proven leadership qualities.
• Ability to supervise and clearly communicate with supervisor and subordinates.
• Ability to safely use all custodial cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Valid driving license

Terms and conditions

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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.

Other information:

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”), 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: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf

THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs ONLY:

1. Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.
2. Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
3. The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, etc.

How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain a Local Security Certification.

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following for consideration: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• Secondary school certificate
• Driver’s license.

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained from the recruitment website.

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya

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Cleared: Jonathan Cebra, SHRO

Phillip Hayes, SFM