Custodian (US Embassy Hanoi)

About

Announcement Number: HANOI-2023-58
Hiring Agency: Embassy Hanoi
Position Title: Custodian (Temporary)
Open Period: 09/28/2023 - 10/13/2023
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+7
Series/Grade: LE - 1305 1
Salary: USD $7,151 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time - 44 hours per week. Definite not to exceed six (6) months.
Promotion Potential: LE-1
Duty Location(s): 1 in Hanoi, VM
Telework Eligible: No
- - HR Section
  - 84-24-38505000 Ext: 5127
  - HanoiHR@state.govFor More Info:

Duties

Incumbent of this position will be responsible for performing a wide range of cleaning duties at Mission office facilities as well as other U.S. Government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Custodian Foreman. The incumbent will be responsible for cleaning floors and carpets of offices, corridors and other areas by mopping, vacuum cleaning and sweeping; polishing and cleaning mirrors and windows, dusts and polishing woodwork and other office furniture; keeping pedestrian pathways, steps, walkways, work areas clear of clutter, refuse, and trash; using appropriate and approved cleaning products, chemical solutions, and cleaning equipment; collecting and bagging all garbage and ensuring proper disposal of waste materials; moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks and other furniture for thorough cleaning operations; using all equipment and supplies 9brooms, mops, buckets, vacuums, buffer machines, cleaning supplies, hand/moving carts...) as per safety guidelines.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements

EXPERIENCE: At least six months of custodial or housekeeping experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be/must have:

- - Adequate knowledge of cleaning and the use of housekeeping materials.
  - Knowledge of current developments concerning new cleaning agents, techniques, and equipment.
  - Aware of safety requirements f cleaning related chemicals and identifying and reporting unsafe practices.
  - Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations, including safe handling of standard cleaning chemicals.
  - Understanding and knowing how to use safety equipment such as a fire extinguisher.

Evaluations

LANGUAGE:

- - Rudimentary in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.
  - Limited knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have:

- - Ability to physically perform basic manual tasks.
  - Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment maintaining safety for self and others.
  - Ability to lift and move objects and ensure hand/eye coordination effectively.
  - Ability to stand, bend and/or work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
  - Good interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with customers.

Benefits

1. Allowances:

- - Unique Conditions of Work Allowance: 7% of Annual basic salary (subject to review every two years).
  - Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance: US$1,000 per annum for FSN-09 and below, and US$3,000 per annum for FSN-10 and above.

2. Benefits

- - Annual leave - 120 hours per year and the annual leave hours will increase every five years of creditable service according to local labor law
  - Sick leave according to local labor law
  - Family leave - up to 5 days and other special leave as stipulated in the local labor law
  - American and Vietnamese holidays up to 21 days per year
  - Invest in yourself - 1 day
  - Contribution to mandatory insurances according to Vietnam's Government law and regulation including social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance
  - Mission cash award for outstanding performance
  - Training opportunities abroad, in-country, on-the-job and online sources for professional career development

For further details about this job position, please see HERE.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public clearance.

To apply for this position, click the “Apply to this vacancy” button at the header of this page. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site: https://vn.usembassy.gov/jobs/