Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

U.S. Department of Defense; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Cleaning Attendant for its lodging facility in Youngstown, Ohio. This entry-level position involves performing various cleaning tasks, maintaining cleanliness in guest rooms and facilities, and ensuring a welcoming environment. No previous experience is required, making it ideal for applicants looking to start a career in facilities maintenance.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment.
• Ability to physically perform the full range of assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, and other lodging areas.
• Uses various cleaning tools and equipment, and performs light physical effort.
• Disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, sinks, and other facilities.

Skills

Follow simple instructions

Use cleaning tools or equipment

Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Lodging facility on Youngstown ARS.

Perform a variety of cleaning tasks to include cleaning guest rooms and areas of the facility.

Involves light physical effort, using vacuum cleaners and mops; lightweight powered scrubbers and buffers; continually standing, and bending; lifting; pushing carts that may weigh up to 100 lbs, loaded with laundry or waste; carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs.


Duties

Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, facilities, and other assigned lodging areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors. Uses 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 door knobs/handles and other metal fixtures. Washes walls, windows, and blinds that can be reached unassisted or using stepping stools. Changes bed linen and makes beds. Collects soiled linen and places it at a pickup point. Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed. Updates room status, occupancy, and checkouts using the telephone system.

Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges, woodwork, and furniture. Replaces room deodorizers. Restocks 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. Keeps a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work. Notifies supervisor when more materials are needed or when equipment needs repair or replacement. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12732358

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

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, 06/02/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment. Ability to physically perform the full range of assigned duties.

*Note - This is an entry level position - No previous experience or training is required to qualify.