Facilities Services Worker

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in one of the Smithsonian Institution's facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM). The Office of Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year. In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Facilities Service Worker is responsible for performing various duties such as moving, arranging and lifting heavy objects including building materials, furniture and collections. In this position, you will: Perform various duties such as moving, arranging and lifting heavy objects including building materials, furniture and collections; also loads and unloads debris, trash, cement, sand, equipment, supplies and other materials from trucks, vans and cars by using dolly, hand truck, hand operated hydraulic lift, and/or by hand. Operate gas or LP-powered, self-propelled ride-on and other equipment; performs the full range of operator-level maintenance and inspection to include inspection of fluid levels, tire pressures, and general inspection of equipment prior to operation. Operate forklift trucks on the loading dock, parking garage and other areas, loads and unloads supplies from trucks, moves supplies to the shipping and receiving area and to storage areas and stacks and unstacks materials in designated areas both inside and outside of the building. Assist with custodial tasks as required, custodial duties include cleaning offices, exhibit space, restrooms, corridors, storage rooms, stairways or any area within the confines of the building(s) using brooms, mops, buckets, heavy duty vacuums, buffers and scrubbers also snow removal. Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment: Physical Requirements: This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement. For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM's website. Additional Conditions of Employment: Must have a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license. (You must submit a copy of your driver's license) Must be available to work any one of the various shifts and/or assigned workdays that include holidays, weekends, and call back emergencies.