Facility Assistant (Mixed)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Newport, Rhode Island is seeking staff to perform manual labor in support of the assigned facility, with duties across food/beverage service and general maintenance. The role involves carrying supplies, cleaning dishes, operating a dishwasher, cleaning equipment, and routine cleaning of facilities; schedule is 0-40 hours weekly with no benefits.

Compensation includes a posted hourly rate of $18.33; security clearance is Other; deadline 2026-09-26; open

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Food/Beverage Service: Carries supplies and equipment from storage to the bar or dining area.
• Operates a mechanical dishwasher and washes dishes, pots, pans, glasses, and flatware.
• Cleans equipment in kitchen and dining area; cleans tables and dining areas.
• Performs general cleaning of facilities and lobbies, dusting, sweeping, mopping floors.
• Supports unloading/loading of supplies and setting up rooms for events.
• Loads/unloads, transports and stores supplies or equipment as needed.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Location: Newport, Rhode Island
• Schedule: 0-40 hours weekly - no benefits

This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Programs. The purpose of this position is perform is to perform manual labor tasks in support of assigned facility.

Key Responsibilities

This position may perform all or some of the following duties as assigned: Food/Beverage Service Facilities: Carries supplies and equipment, such as fruits, glasses, lines, and flatware from storage areas to the bar or dining area. Fills ice bins and crushes ice. Cleans equipment in kitchen and dining area. Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urns, glasses, and flatware. Operates a mechanical dishwasher, washing large items by hand. Sorts, stack and stores cleaned dishware.

May be required to clean cooking and other equipment, scraping, washing or wiping down equipment such as ranges, ovens, electric or gas fryers, pressure cookers, steam kettles and broilers. Drains and cleans coffee and tea urns. Scrubs/scours worktables and cleans grease traps in sinks. Removes soiled dishes, glasses and flatware from the tables and carries to the dishwashing area. Clears and cleans dining tables. Disposes of food waste and trash.

All Facilities: Loads/unloads, transports and stores supplies, equipment or other items. Performs basic cleaning such as: sweeping/mopping floors, dusting, straightening customer service areas such as lobbies, exercise rooms etc. Dusting furniture/equipment, cleaning glass.

Assist with cleaning bathroom/shower/locker room and car wash areas or assisting with general maintenance such as touch-up painting, replacing light bulbs, washing/drying and replenishing towels, or stocking soap/paper towels/toilet paper. Performs general lawn care tasks such as cutting grass, edging/weed eating, pulling weeds, raking, and shoveling. Upon completion of tasks, cleans and properly stores equipment after use.

Picks up debris and empties all trash receptacles daily. Notifies the supervisor immediately of any missing items and equipment malfunctions needing repair. Sets up room (s) according to supervisor instructions. Insures all needed equipment is in working condition. Breaks down room (s) upon completion of the function. Stores equipment used or re-sets room for the next function/activity. Assists in unloading and loading of trucks.

Opens, unpacks and removes content of cartons and stores in assigned locations.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.33 - $18.33/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 0-40 hours weekly - no benefits position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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