Custodial Worker NA-02

U.S. Army MWR

Village of Highland Falls (NY)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

U.S. Army MWR at West Point Club is seeking a housekeeping worker to maintain clean rooms, corridors, and facilities on a busy military installation. You will operate cleaning equipment, scrub, vacuum, and disinfect areas, and manage supplies with safety in mind.

Applicants must meet physical requirements, be able to lift 20–40 lbs, and be available for early mornings, weekends, and holidays. This is a Federal Wage Schedule position with benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

Must be able to follow instructions and read signs.
Basic knowledge of common cleaning solvents and sanitizing solutions.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Able to use and maintain tools and equipment of the trade.

Responsibilities

Clean rooms, corridors, stairways, and other areas; operate cleaning equipment.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and polish; perform routine equipment maintenance.
Clean, disinfect, and deodorize toilets; dust; empty trash; move heavy furniture.
Maintain stock of cleaning supplies for assigned duties.

Skills

Follow instructions

Read signs

Cleaning solvents

Cleaning equipment

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Tools

Industrial equipment

Powered cleaning equipment

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the West Point Club.

Compensation

Incentives will not be paid.

Area of Consideration

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within a 75-mile radius of West Point, NY. (Military Spouse Preference and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

This job is open to the public.

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Cleaning rooms, corridors, stairways, and other areas. Operates industrial equipment to clean rugs, drapes, etc.
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, striping and polishing using light and heavy duty powered equipment. Performs routine maintenance of equipment.
Cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing toilet facilities, cleaning, and dusting assigned areas. Empties trash. Moves heavy furniture.
Maintaining stock of room and cleaning supplies to perform assigned duties.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Medical examination is required as physical effort includes standing and walking on hard and carpeted surfaces with some bending lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of items/carts weighing up to 20-40lbs and occasionally over 50lbs.
Must meet physical requirements of the position.
Work hours may involve early mornings, weekdays, weekends, holidays and night duty.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

Must have the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties listed above to include the ability to use and maintain the tools and equipment of the trade, to keep the assigned work area neat and clean, and to communicate both orally and in writing.

Skill and Knowledge

Must have the ability to follow instructions and read signs. Must have a basic knowledge of common cleaning solvents, cleaning tools, and equipment. Must know the proper uses of a variety of special cleaning and sanitizing solutions, and must be able to remove different kinds of stains from a wide variety of surfaces. Must be able to troubleshoot, make adjustments, and perform minor repair and maintenance of equipment.

It is recommended that the above be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Initial Cut-Off Date

Thursday, October 29, 2026 (Applications must be received by 11:59pm EST). Applications received by the Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.

Allowances and Differentials

This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00pm.
Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living, and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time or Part-Time position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station of the sponsor.

Discover Your Path to Success

Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

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Required Documents

Resumes must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

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