Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

U.S. Department of Defense; Kaiserslautern; Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a cleaning position at a lodging facility in Germany. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in guest rooms and common areas, ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors. Candidates will perform cleaning duties, including sanitizing bathrooms and managing cleaning supplies. The position requires physical stamina, as it involves lifting and moving items, and no prior experience is necessary. If you're looking for a hands-on role in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• No previous experience or training is required.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and use cleaning tools.

Aufgaben

• Cleans guest rooms, corridors, and other assigned areas.
• Cleans and disinfects lavatories and replaces sundry items.

Kenntnisse

Cleaning Skills

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Ausbildung

No formal education required

Tools

Lightweight vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Cleaning tools (brooms, mops)

Jobbeschreibung

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Vogelweh Lodging Facility, Germany. This position may offer logistical support.

No previous experience or training is required. The work involves light physical effort; continually standing, bending, stooping, and reaching; frequently lifting and emptying wastebaskets, pushing carts weighing more than 100 pounds; occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Duties

1. Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, facilities, and other assigned lodging areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using 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 doorknobs and other metal fixtures. Washes walls, windows, and blinds that can be reached unassisted or using stepping stools. Makes beds and changes linen. Collects soiled linen and places it at a pickup point. Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed. Using the telephone system updates room status, occupancy, and checkouts.

2. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges, woodwork, and furniture. Replaces deodorizers, 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.

3. Keeps a 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. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12729581

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firm/final job offer can be received.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.

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, 07/23/2025

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
No previous experience or training is required. Must be able to follow simple oral and written instructions and be able to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment. Must be physically able to frequently lift and empty wastebaskets; frequently pushing carts, weighing more than 100 pounds, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper; and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to continuously stand, stoop, and reach for long periods of time. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).