Custodial Worker

Defense Commissary Agency; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency in the Department of Defense is seeking a Custodial Worker to perform a variety of cleaning and custodial duties in the store. You will maintain an orderly area, use heavy equipment to clean floors, and complete seasonal outdoor tasks as needed.

The role requires cleaning and maintenance across surfaces, with responsibilities including litter removal and assisting with promotions; the schedule is irregular, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• No formal education is required to qualify.
• Eligible under Fed Transition hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly and clean specified area following general instructions regarding the tasks to be performed.
• Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors using heavy industrial powered equipment.
• Remove stains from surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, floors and fixtures with cleaning solutions.
• Seasonal tasks include cutting grass, pulling weeds, and trimming bushes.
• Remove litter from the area outside the building and clear ice and snow from sidewalks and entrances.
• Assist in special preparations for displays, customer appreciation sales, or other promotions.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Commissary Agency
• Department: Department of Defense
• Schedule: NTE 64 hours biweekly. Irregular schedule varies by location and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Serves as the Custodial Worker in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location. The primary purpose of this position is to Perform a variety of custodial duties within the store

Key Responsibilities

Maintain an orderly and clean specified area following general instructions regarding the tasks to be performed. Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors using heavy industrial powered equipment. Remove stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, floors, and fixtures by use of chemicals and cleaning solutions. Perform seasonal tasks such as the following: cuts grass, pull weeds, and trims bushes.

Picks up litter from immediate area outside the building Remove ice and snow from sidewalks, entrance ways, and other public pedestrian areas in and around the commissary. Assist in special preparations for displays, customer appreciation sales, holiday sales, or other promotion activities in the commissary.

We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Requirements & Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Commissary Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.56 – $22.81/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

What is the work schedule?

This is a NTE 64 hours biweekly. Irregular schedule varies by location and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.