Custodial Worker (UH)

Summary

This position is located aboard NAS Whidbey Island with Unaccompanied Housing. The purpose of this position is to provide adequate and timely custodial services to the lodging operation.

Duties

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• Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times
• Ensures privacy is maintained at all times
• Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude, demonstrate effective communication skills, professionally interact with all customers, answer guest questions concerning the facilities, and provide information about local attractions. May assist in handling customer complaints and involving management as necessary
• Performs custodial duties as required inside and outside of buildings to include but not limited to trash removal, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, washing walls and windows, and sanitizing bathrooms and kitchens
• Cleans all lobbies, passageways, stairwells, laundry rooms, public bathrooms, and other common use areas in and around buildings
• Loads, unloads, and relocates heavy, bulky items such as furniture, supplies, and linen (both clean and dirty) by hand or using carts, dollies, hand trucks, or similar devices
• Performs deep cleaning as required: defrosting refrigerators and freezers, cleaning windows (interior and exterior), replacing and/or cleaning drapes and curtains, moving furniture, and cleaning normally hidden areas, carpet cleaning, walls and woodwork, and other such tasks. Deep cleaning may require the use of pressure washers, steam cleaners, floor budders, and carpet cleaning machines
• Assists management with the facility's inventory control program
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Successful completion of National Agency Background (NACI) Check required.
• 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.
• Physical exertion is involved in standing and walking for long periods, some bending, stooping and lifting is required.
• Position requires a constant vigilance to ensure maximum security for UH residents and employees in and around the facility.
• Possess valid driver’s license as travel to other facilities within normal scope of duties may be required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be able to read signs, follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effective with management, staff, and guests.
• Must have general knowledge of cleaning procedures for proper use of cleaning equipment and approved, commonly used cleaning products.
• Must be able to learn and follow all safety procedures.
• Must have ability to safely operate and use janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, cleaning compounds and solutions and perform minor maintenance on this equipment.
  
  

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

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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