Department of Agriculture

Custodial Worker

Manhattan, Kansas

Sponsorship not specified$321k-$392kDetected 8 days ago

RESTResearchCommunication

About the role

This position is located on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), National Bio and Ago-Defense Facility (NBAF), in Manhattan, KS.
In this position, you will serve in the Custodial Services Group and will be responsible for performing the full range of custodial duties.
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 07/28/2026.

Work requires frequently lifting and moving objects weighing 40 and occasionally 50 pounds with appropriate support.
The position supports the biocontainment facilities and may require entry into biosafety level (BSL) 3, 3 enhanced, 3 Ag and BSL-4 labs.

There is a chance of minor injuries (cuts and bruises) and caution and adherence to instruction must be taken to avoid serious injuries when working from ladders and scaffolds and powered equipment.
Protective devices such as gloves, goggles, face mask, or respirators and immunizations may be required.
The incumbent may be required to frequently wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks or respirators, eye and ear protection, boots, gloves, and coveralls when working in any of the laboratories.

PPE provides necessary protection against biological and chemical hazards, but may increase the risk of accidents due to decreased vision, hampered communication, limited mobility and dexterity.

This listing is sourced directly from Department of Agriculture's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.