Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

You will perform varied housekeeping tasks to maintain Bank premises, equipment, and furniture by lifting and arranging furniture, equipment, and other heavy objects while under management. You will report to the housekeeping supervisor.

What You Will Do:

You perform daytime housekeeping tasks in the secured areas of the Bank, such as the security vaults, Records Management, Purchasing, Supply and the Security Court by dusting, oiling, and polishing equipment, furniture, metal fixtures, and trim; you will use mops, brooms, and scrubbing machines; wash windows; empty wastepaper baskets and notifies management of any observed valuables or checks.
You maintain the cleanliness of the Bank by vacuuming carpets and elevator mats, cleaning up spills, stains, etc.
You maintain cleanliness of bathroom by cleaning mirrors, partitions, sinks, toilets, etc.; replenish bathroom paper products and liquid soap, vacuums restroom vents, and removes trash. Keep restrooms in working order by reporting necessary repairs and lamp replacements.
You clean exterior premises by using vacuum cleaners, snow removal equipment, and sidewalk sweepers.
Set up furniture and equipment for meetings, conferences, or other events by lifting and arranging furniture, boxes, records, supplies, and equipment.
Perform function by emptying trash and garbage containers.
Fulfill job responsibilities in conformance with sound safety practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Periodic duties:

You may act as Bank escort for contractors and vendors performing work in Bank building.
You perform snow removal, grass cutting, and other outside duties at the Bank or remote contingency site, as assigned.
You maintain washrooms by inspecting for leak and plunges sinks and toilets as necessary.
You help replace burned out lamps in lighting fixtures, launders soiled rags and overalls.
You May assist carpenters, painters, and engineers in performing minor duties.
May drive Bank car, truck or van to collect or deliver materials as needed.
You may operate machinery such as sidewalk sweeper.

Subordinates: None.

Scope Measurements: None.

What You Have:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Housekeeping experience and training preferred.
Minimum two years in similar field of similar or larger facility.
Knowledge and Skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read directions or instructions from work order, manufacture specifications, or correspondence.

Other Requirements:

Ability to distinguish colors of materials, sizes and shapes.
Must be able to calculate quantity of materials needed to complete a work request.
Ability to record on work order time required to complete the job and materials used for installation or repair.
Valid drivers' license is required.
Because this job is considered a safety sensitive position, following a conditional offer of employment, a drug screen for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, including marijuana, will be required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to bend, kneel, and/or reach to make equipment adjustments, obtain materials, or replenish equipment with working materials; crawl over/under pipes, wires, etc. to perform job; erect or break down scaffolding; climb stairs, ladders, ramps, and steps.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to transport supplies, materials, or finished work from the work station or work truck to the delivery truck or vehicle; transport, load or unload heavy items such as desks, files, commercially packaged supplies, and other materials; and pack or remove supplies, materials, or finished work from cartons, hampers, operating equipment, or trucks at the work area.
Ability to inspect the quality of parts, materials and supplies for use.
Ability to respond to building emergencies in an expeditious manner.
Ability to stand for long periods of time to repair or operate equipment, under noise and cramped conditions, at various heights (including the building roof or sub-basement), in all weather.
Ability to train and learn to safely transport materials by pulling and pushing carts, hand trucks, dollies, or electric power lifts.
Ability to train and learn to safely use various types of power operated cleaning, buffering, etc. equipment.
Ability to work unscheduled/irregular hours and/or different work shifts to provide workforce during equipment breakdowns; provide service during emergencies or when deemed necessary by management to provide the service offered by the function.

The salary grade for this position is: 3. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, and skills, and internal equity and alignment with market data.

We offer a great benefits package that features:

Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

Additional Information:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “@phil.frb.org” domain or through the Workday system “rb@myworkday.com”. If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity. If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer nine employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We have nine employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Latin and Hispanic Heritage, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
This is NOT a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.
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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Job Category

Facilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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