Custodial Worker/Housekeeping Aid-03 FT -6950

USCG Base Cape Cod MWR; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual and Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Pension Plan

401k Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

USCG Base Cape Cod MWR in Petaluma, CA, is seeking a Custodial Worker/Housekeeping Aid-03 to clean guest rooms, corridors, and public areas daily and to operate cleaning equipment while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, ability to stand for long periods, and flexibility to work a full-time schedule (30-40 hours/week). Prior experience is not required, making it suitable for entry-level applicants seeking federal service opportunities.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required for entry level custodial work.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Cleans lodging rooms, corridors, and public areas daily.
• Operates cleaning equipment and maintains sanitary conditions.
• Restocks supplies and reports facility issues to supervisor.
• Assists with events and transportation of equipment as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Cleaning tools use

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Stand for long periods

Education

No experience required

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time 30-40 hrs MWR Petaluma, Petaluma, CA, US

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Announcement: 6950

Opening Date: 15 October 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NA-3655-03

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time (30-40/hours/week)

Position: Custodial Worker/Housekeeping Aid-03 Salary: $22.43/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Petaluma, CA

MWR Guest House

DUTIES:

The purpose of this position is to ensure MWR playgrounds, recreation areas, public areas, guest rooms and laundry facilities are adequately cleaned and sanitized daily. Employee must use full judgment and determination in performing the following:

Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, facilities, and other assigned lodging areas. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, mops, commercial vacuum cleaners, and commercial 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 step stools or ladders. Makes beds and changes linen. Collects soiled linen and places it at a pickup point. Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed. Updates room status, occupancy, and checkouts. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges, woodwork, and furniture. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissues, 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 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. Clean the public areas (bathroom, lobby, corridors, lounges, kitchens, and stairwells), guestrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, offices and laundry facilities in all areas assigned to MWR. Sets up and operates commercial sanitizing equipment in each guest room and common areas on a prescribed schedule. Cleans walkways around the Guest House.

Is responsible for daily washing, drying, folding, and storage of all towels, washcloths, bathmats, shower curtains, and other items, as necessary. Check rooms for articles left behind by guests; puts these items in bags, label with name, room number, date, and stores in the event guest comes back to retrieve items. Stocks housekeeping carts from storage and linen rooms with all supplies needed for each day. Keeps manager informed of supply inventory to facilitate inventory control. Prepares and inventories soiled linen for pickup. Replenishes linen rooms upon delivery of clean linen, usually twice weekly. Install cribs, port-a-cribs, or roll-a-ways in guestrooms as needed. Responsible for safe storage and handling of all cleaning products. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Assists with MWR sponsored or related events as assigned; including but not limited to transporting equipment, set up and tear down and cleanup of tables, chairs, trashcans, signs, and other equipment as needed. Recommends procurement to the Guest Lodging and Reservations Manager when equipment and materials are need for MWR supported events or daily operations; this may include going to local stores to pick up and transport back to Base.

Performs related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum:

1. No previous experience or training is required.

2. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

3. Must be able to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment.

4. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.

5. Must be able to continuously stand, stoop, and reach for long periods of time.

6. Must be able to work an irregular tour of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

• Previous housekeeping experience preferably in the hospitality industry.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

Privacy Act Notice

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304,Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position inwhich the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120,expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimateyou can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.