CUSTODIAN (P7-04)
OCCUPATION CODE: 3566-0001

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

Performs manual laboring duties in connection with custody of an office or building.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs general laboring duties such as uncrating and assembling furniture and fixtures using bolts and screws for assembly, loading and unloading supplies and equipment, and moving furniture and equipment. Stacks and organizes supplies in storage rooms and on shelves and replenishes cleaning and sanitary supplies and dispensers.

2. Removes trash from work areas, lobbies, and washrooms.

3. Maintains facility grounds using landscaping and cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, lawnmowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, and pressure washers. Cleans sidewalks and driveways and removes debris, snow and ice.

4. Maintains and cleans equipment and tools, parts, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safe and efficient operations. Maintains custody of necessary equipment, tools and supplies; uses washing machines, dryers as appropriate to clean and sanitize supplies.

5. Completes or initiates work requests, logs, and required records to track and document custodial and maintenance activities; uses computer-based systems such as computerized maintenance management system. Communicates status updates and scheduled custodial and maintenance activities to fellow employees and management.

6. Observes established safety practices and requirements to ensure the safety of self and others while performing custodial and maintenance activities (e.g., puts tools and equipment away, inspect tools and equipment for proper serviceability, maintains and uses issued personal protective equipment [PPE]), and creates safety tzones for various cleaning and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, waxing floors, and high dusting.

7. Participates in training programs, classroom, on-the-job, and onsite at postal facilities using relevant systems and applications. Completes required testing and certifications associated with training satisfactorily in a timely manner.

8. Performs cleaning and other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION:

Supervisor of unit to which assigned.

SELECTION METHOD:

Senior Qualified

BARGAINING UNIT:

BLDG/EQUIP MAINT

KEY POSITION REFERENCE:

KP-0001

Doc Date: 09/248/2026

Occ Code: 3566-0001

Position Description Qualification Standard	List of Positions	U.S.Postal Service

CUSTODIAN (P7-04) OCCUPATION CODE: 3566-0001
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Performs manual laboring duties in connection with custody of an office or building. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs general laboring duties such as uncrating and assembling furniture and fixtures using bolts and screws for assembly, loading and unloading supplies and equipment, and moving furniture and equipment. Stacks and organizes supplies in storage rooms and on shelves and replenishes cleaning and sanitary supplies and dispensers. 2. Removes trash from work areas, lobbies, and washrooms. 3. Maintains facility grounds using landscaping and cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, lawnmowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, and pressure washers. Cleans sidewalks and driveways and removes debris, snow and ice. 4. Maintains and cleans equipment and tools, parts, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safe and efficient operations. Maintains custody of necessary equipment, tools and supplies; uses washing machines, dryers as appropriate to clean and sanitize supplies. 5. Completes or initiates work requests, logs, and required records to track and document custodial and maintenance activities; uses computer-based systems such as computerized maintenance management system. Communicates status updates and scheduled custodial and maintenance activities to fellow employees and management. 6. Observes established safety practices and requirements to ensure the safety of self and others while performing custodial and maintenance activities (e.g., puts tools and equipment away, inspect tools and equipment for proper serviceability, maintains and uses issued personal protective equipment [PPE]), and creates safety tzones for various cleaning and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, waxing floors, and high dusting. 7. Participates in training programs, classroom, on-the-job, and onsite at postal facilities using relevant systems and applications. Completes required testing and certifications associated with training satisfactorily in a timely manner. 8. Performs cleaning and other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION: Supervisor of unit to which assigned. SELECTION METHOD: Senior Qualified BARGAINING UNIT: BLDG/EQUIP MAINT KEY POSITION REFERENCE: KP-0001

Doc Date: 09/248/2026	Occ Code: 3566-0001