Urgent job for Custodial Worker 2025
Job Description
Defense Logistics Agency Tobyhanna
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Tobyhanna, PA 00000
US
Summary
This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency’s New Cumberland, PA location with the Child and Youth Services Division.
Employees receive FREE childcare on first child, 50% discount on the second child, and 15% discount each Custodial additional child! Sign on, Referral, and Retention bonuses available; please see “Additional Info” section below for more information. Please also visit https://www.defensemwr.com/susquehanna/jobs to learn more!
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency Custodial Worker (CYS) NA-02
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties
Preparing and delivering sanitizing bleach solution for use in classrooms, sanitizing toys that have been handled by children, replenishing classroom supplies when required, delivering program supplies and materials to classrooms, etc
Emptying diaper pails and/or trash, returning food carts to the kitchen after meals and snacks, and cleaning Custodial up after classroom accidents (child illness and toileting, water on floor, etc) which may pose a threat to child safety
May be required to clean floors and tables after meals and snacks. Provides routine light cleaning/dusting of classrooms/activity areas and materials as required
Picks up soiled linens from classroom and carts them to the laundry room. Washes and dries linens and towels using standard, household grade laundry machine and dryer; returns clean linens to classrooms
Makes up cribs. May be required to launder staff uniforms. Cleans laundry room. May be required to maintain inventory Custodial of staff uniforms.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease,Custodial and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations
A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required
May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check
Moderately heavy physical effort is used occasionally in moving, setting up, and working from ladders and scaffolds. Occasionally Custodial lifts and moves objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
Usually works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation.
Continually exposed to dust, dirt, and grease, and standing on concrete floors. May be exposed to skin irritations from cleaning solutions. Could be subject to falls from ladders or scaffolds.
Use of heavy powered cleaning equipment may be required, but not on a continual basis.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 Custodial background investigation.
Qualifications
Must have the ability to perform the duties described above without more than normal supervision. Must be able to dilute and useCustodial various cleaning and sanitizing solutions to disinfect items and/or remove different types of stains on varying surfaces.
Candidates will be evaluated on the following elements as they relate to the duties above:
- Ability to keep things neat, clean, and in order
- Ability to follow instructions- Must be able to speak and understand English.
- Ability to use and maintain required tools and equipment (vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops)
.Physical effort and working conditions:
Moderately heavy physical effort is used occasionally in moving, setting up, and working from ladders and scaffolds. Use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (wall washers, industrial-type buffers) may be required, but not on a continual basis. Occasionally lifts and moves objects weighing 40 pounds or more. Usually works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Custodial Continually exposed to dust, dirt, and grease, and standing on concrete floors. May be exposed to skin irritations from cleaning solutions. Could be subject to falls from ladders or scaffolds.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The original close date of 2/5/2025 was extended. Referrals may be sent upon request.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires
Area of Consideration
The Area of Consideration is within the Local Commuting Area. This means living within an estimated 50 mile radius from New Cumberland, PA. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration should respond yes to this question.)
Manual Application
If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
Allowances, Incentives and PCS Costs:
Sign on bonus for this position: $1000.00 initial sign on.
Sign on Bonuses Require the incumbent to complete their training.
Once employed for 30 days sign on bonuses are paid.
Retention Bonus: $1500.00
Incumbent must be employed for 12 months.
Retention bonuses are paid following 12-month employment period.
Requires successful completion of Virtual Lab School (VLS) training track (15 modules).
Referral Bonus: $250 for existing employee that refers selectee – available to all employees once on board (up to $1000 annually).
Tuition Assistance Available for continuing education.
Reduced Childcare: Free for first child, 50% discount for second, and 15% discount each additional child.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government’s interest.
Other:
This is a full time position with a 40 hour minimum workweek and eligible for benefits.
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here (: https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/professio
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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.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
Spouse Employment Preference
Involuntarily Separated from the Military
Business Based Action
Current/Former NAF Employee / Current Appropriated Employee
Outside Applicant Veteran / Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
Outside Applicant Non-Veteran
Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit, point of contact information is listed at the bottom of this announcement if applicants have any questions about these consideration groups or documents. Applicants are also welcome to reach out to confirm receipt of the required documents or information when submitting an application for this position.
Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible.
By claiming the “Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)” or “Current APF Employee (CAE)” priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant’s eligibility. For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant’s eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit found in the applicant information kit.
CNE/FNE/CAE priority consideration must be clearly defined in order to grant the priority consideration. We will need position title, series, grade, location and agency in order determine priority consideration. To ensure we have enough information, we encourage you to submit a copy of your most recent personnel action.
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Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Resume
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
DA 3434 or equivalent
References or letters of recommendations
PCS Orders
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
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How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): C2SCNAFCY-25-12673635. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 02/26/2025 to receive consideration.
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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12673635.
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.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that the 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.
Manually: Please refer to the “Additional Information” section of this announcement for instructions.
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.