CUSTODIAL WORKER (JANITOR)

Air Combat Command; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,724,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command at Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA, seeks a full-time lodging/housekeeping worker to maintain clean facilities, operate cleaning equipment, and report maintenance needs. The role guarantees 35 hours per week and requires adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.

Work includes seasonal tasks such as snow removal and lawn care, with responsibilities extending to ensuring supplies are stocked and equipment is kept in good repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintains lodging facilities in an orderly and clean manner.
• Vacuum cleans rugs and draperies. Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using industrial type power equipment.
• Dusts furniture, ledges and woodwork. Empties ash trays and wastebaskets. Reports leaks or maintenance needs to supervisor.

Job description

About the position: This is a RFT (full-time) position located at the General Smalls Inn on JBLE - Ft Eustis location. Position is guaranteed 35 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains lodging facilities in an orderly and clean manner. Vacuum cleans rugs and draperies. Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using industrial type power equipment. Adjusts and changes buffers, brushes and other attachments on power equipment. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture. Dusts ledges and woodwork. Empties ash trays and wastebaskets. Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures.

Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, using stepladders and extension ladders. Cleans mirrors and water fountains. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap. Reports water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance to supervisor. Maintains supply of cleaning materials and advises supervisor when more supplies are needed, or when equipment needs repair or replacement.

Performs seasonal tasks as required; such as, applying ice control material to entrances of buildings, shoveling snow, picking up litter around buildings, mowing grass, and watering lawns around buildings. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & 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. 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.4 – $18.4/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.