Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

Summary

This position is assigned to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Lodging operation; Fleet Readiness (N92); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Pacific Beach Resort . MWR Recreational Lodging offers accommodations to include Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks, Vacation Rentals and Campgrounds. The purpose of this position is to provide quality and efficient housekeeping services to guests or guest areas while maintaining the highest level of customer service.

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Duties

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• Vacuums and cleans rugs and draperies; shampoos rungs and up holster; sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using light to heavy industrial-type equipment, adjusting and changing buffers, brushes and other attachments as needed.
• Dusts, waxes and polishes office furniture, dusts ledges and woodwork; empties cigarette disposal cans and waste baskets, disposing of trash and recycling waste appropriately.
• Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, walls and ceiling fixtures using ladders and scaffolds. May be required to move and set up tables, chairs and other equipment as required for events.
• Maintains restrooms in clean, orderly and sanitary condition - cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, sinks and toilet bowls, replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels and soap.
• Cleans mirrors and water fountains and performs light maintenance such as changing light bulbs.
• When assigned to living quarters, also makes beds, changes linens and collects soiled linen.
• Maintains an adequate supply of cleaning materials and advises supervisor when more are needed or when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Inspects outside buildings within ten (10) feet.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including occasional laborer tasks such as applying ice control material, shoveling snow, light mowing and watering lawns around assigned buildings and facilities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
• May be exposed to dirt, dust, disagreeable odors and strong cleaning solutions.
• Exerts moderately heavy physical effort in controlling heavy equipment, carrying and setting up and working from ladders and scaffolds.
• Constantly standing or walking; frequently lifting or moving objects from 30 to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill sufficient to read signs and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work safely while moving lightweight objects.
• Must be able to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, cleaning compounds and solutions and perform minor maintenance on equipment.

Additional information

• This position involves work on workdays and may involve weekends, and holidays, as well as rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours.
• Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required.
• We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

*Bi-weekly review of applicants*

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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