Custodial Worker at Defense Commissary Agency – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

About the opportunity

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking a Custodial Worker to perform a variety of custodial duties within the commissary store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The primary purpose of this role is to maintain an orderly and clean specified area following general instructions regarding the tasks to be performed. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors using heavy industrial powered equipment; removing stains from surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, and fixtures; washing and cleaning windows inside and outside; performing seasonal outdoor tasks such as cutting grass, pulling weeds, trimming bushes, picking up litter, and removing ice and snow from walkways; and assisting in special preparations for displays, customer appreciation sales, holiday sales, and other promotional activities. Most work is performed indoors in commissary areas, with occasional outdoor tasks.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $18.96 to $22.12 per hour.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for skill development in operating heavy industrial cleaning equipment and facilities maintenance.

Who can apply?

• Must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Must have the required ability or potential to successfully perform duties based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be able to move and control heavy equipment, carry and set up ladders and scaffolding, and work from them.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

Required documents

• A resume not exceeding two (2) pages, saved as a PDF with 0.5-inch margins and legible font.
• Completed online assessment questionnaire.
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable as a current or former federal employee).
• DD-214 or other acceptable documentation for veterans' preference claims.
• SF-15 and required proof documents for 10-point veteran preference claims (if applicable).

When to apply

• Applications open on October 25, 2026.
• Applications close on November 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST).

How to apply

• Review the full job announcement and ensure you meet all qualifications and documentation requirements.
• Log into your USAJOBS account or create a new profile.
• Prepare a federal resume adhering strictly to the two-page limit and formatting instructions.
• Complete the online application and submit your responses to the assessment questionnaire via the USAJOBS platform.
• Upload all required supporting documents, ensuring files clear the virus scan prior to the deadline.

Additional information

• This position has an irregular schedule that varies by location and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace enforcing Executive Order 12564, which prohibits illegal drug use both on and off duty.
• Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, selectees are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade.