Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Duke Fields Inn on Duke Field Air Reserve Station, FL.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of cleaning tasks to include cleaning guest rooms and areas of Lodging facility.

The position is a flexible position, which means you are not guaranteed hours or benefits but could work anywhere between 0 and 40 hours per week. Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

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Duties

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You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager may review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period. This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of cleaning tasks to include cleaning guest rooms and areas of the Lodging facility which provides lodging accommodations to transient personnel and their families.

• Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, facilities, and other assigned lodging areas.
• Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors.
• Uses brooms, mops, lightweight vacuum cleaners, and lightweight floor scrubbers and buffers.
• Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture.
• Cleans and sanitizes guest room appliances, cooking utensils and dishes.
• Empties wastebaskets.
• Polishes door knobs/handles and other metal fixtures.
• Washes walls, windows, and blinds that can be reached unassisted or using stepping stools.
• Changes bed linen and makes beds.
• Collects soiled linen and places it at a pickup point.
• Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed.
• Updates room status, occupancy, and checkouts using the telephone system.
• Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls.
• Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains.
• Dusts ledges, woodwork, and furniture.
• Replaces room deodorizers.
• Restocks toilet tissue, 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 a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work.
• Notifies supervisor when more materials are needed or when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/03/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions. This is an entry level position, no experience or training is required.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, and other activities.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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