Custodial Worker/Housekeeping Aid FT

Custodial Worker/Housekeeping Aid-03

The purpose of this position is to ensure MWR playgrounds, recreation areas, public areas, guest rooms and laundry facilities are adequately cleaned and sanitized daily. Employee must use full judgment and determination in performing the following:

Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, facilities, and other assigned lodging areas. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, mops, commercial vacuum cleaners, and commercial floor scrubbers and buffers. Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture. Cleans and sanitizes guest room appliances, cooking utensils and dishes. Empties wastebaskets. Polishes doorknobs and other metal fixtures. Washes walls, windows, and blinds that can be reached unassisted or using step stools or ladders. Makes beds and changes linen. Collects soiled linen and places it at a pickup point. Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed. Updates room status, occupancy, and checkouts. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges, woodwork, and furniture. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissues, hand towels, soap and other complimentary sundry items. Notes condition of facilities and reports to supervisor broken windows, water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance. Keeps stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work. Advises supervisor when more materials are needed or when equipment needs repair or replacement. Clean the public areas (bathroom, lobby, corridors, lounges, kitchens, and stairwells), guestrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, offices and laundry facilities in all areas assigned to MWR. Sets up and operates commercial sanitizing equipment in each guest room and common areas on a prescribed schedule. Cleans walkways around the Guest House.

Is responsible for daily washing, drying, folding, and storage of all towels, washcloths, bathmats, shower curtains, and other items, as necessary. Check rooms for articles left behind by guests; puts these items in bags, label with name, room number, date, and stores in the event guest comes back to retrieve items. Stocks housekeeping carts from storage and linen rooms with all supplies needed for each day. Keeps manager informed of supply inventory to facilitate inventory control. Prepares and inventories soiled linen for pickup. Replenishes linen rooms upon delivery of clean linen, usually twice weekly. Install cribs, port-a-cribs, or roll-a-ways in guestrooms as needed. Responsible for safe storage and handling of all cleaning products. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Assists with MWR sponsored or related events as assigned; including but not limited to transporting equipment, set up and tear down and cleanup of tables, chairs, trashcans, signs, and other equipment as needed. Recommends procurement to the Guest Lodging and Reservations Manager when equipment and materials are need for MWR supported events or daily operations; this may include going to local stores to pick up and transport back to Base.

Other duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

Qualifications Required :

Minimum :

• No previous experience or training is required.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand, stoop, and reach for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work an irregular tour of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

1. Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

Other Essential Information :

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.