Custodial Worker Leader

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD); Ramstein-Miesenbach; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is offering a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position at the Ramstein Lodging Facility to perform a variety of simple cleaning tasks in lodging operations. The job requires leading 3 or more custodial workers and coordinating housekeeping activities with knowledge of facility equipment. You must be able to follow instructions and speak English.

The Area of Consideration includes U.S. Citizens and eligible U.S. residents in Germany; closing date is 10/23/2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead 3 or more custodial workers to accomplish housekeeping assignments.
• Functional experience and knowledge of facility/equipment in housekeeping.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and time sequence steps needed to meet time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of simple cleaning tasks associated with lodging operations.
• Lead custodial workers to accomplish housekeeping assignments.
• Follow oral or written instructions and communicate in English.

Skills

Team leadership

Housekeeping knowledge

Planning & coordination

English proficiency

Physical endurance

Job description

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

The function of the organization is to provide lodging to transient personnel and their families. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of simple cleaning tasks associated with lodging operations. The work involves light physical effort; standing, bending, and reaching; frequently pushing carts weighing more than 100 lbs.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, 10/23/2026

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: Ability to lead 3 or more custodial workers to accomplish housekeeping assignments. Must have functional experience and demonstrated knowledge of facility/equipment in housekeeping and the ability to build teams and work with others. Experience and knowledge of housekeeping principles and practices. Ability to plan, coordinate, and time sequence steps needed to meet time constraints of work assignments. Experience and knowledge must have been gained either in a military lodging program or commercial hotel/motel. Ability to follow oral or written instructions and speak English. Physically able to frequently lift and empty wastebaskets; frequently push carts, weighing more than 100 pounds, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper; and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Ability to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time.

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 in order to qualify.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Employment Type: OTHER