CUSTODIAL WORKER (CABINS)

Summary

This position is located at the NWS Earle, Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department The purpose of this position is to provide adequate and timely custodial services to cabins/suites and common use areas.

Duties

• On a daily basis: cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes bathrooms (sinks, tubs, showers, floors, toilets, etc.) ensuring that lavatories are properly restocked with all appropriate amenities. Sweeps, drymops and cleans floors using brooms, mops and commercial vacuum cleaners, Replaces towels as needed. Upon checkout, replaces all bed linens, trashcan Iiners , towels an amenities washes kitchen utensils, pots and pans. Cleans appliances, defrosts refrigerators, cleans, waxes/polishes furniture, vacuums, sweeps and mops floors, cleans windows, sills, walls, woodwork and mirrors and ensures that cabin is ready for occupancy. Washes, dries, sorts, folds and stores linen. Inventories removed from cabins along with any clean linen issued. Prepares linen report daily and turns into supervisor, ensuring any linen missing from rooms is reported. Completes cabin status report providing status of all cabins (vacant and ready, check-out, occupied, etc.) and turns in report at the end of each day. Consistently monitors assigned areas for problems: e.g. unusual activity, illegal substances in cabins, unauthorized pets in cabin area, evidence of smoking in buildings. Informs supervisor immediately of any discrepancies any missing items in cabins (e.g. TV, VCR, clock radio, pots, lamps, etc.) or any valuables left out in the open by guests(s). Properly bags and tags all lost and found" items with the cabin number the item was found in and gives bag to the supervisor. Reports all room discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, damages, customer complaints or maintenance issues immediately to the supervisor. Cleans common use areas including: lobbies, bathhouses, offices, TV lounges, restrooms, passages, vending and laundry areas, game rooms and facility entrances including lawn areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using brooms, mops, heavy commercial-type vacuums, scrubbers, buffers and rug cleaners. Removes stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, walls, floors and fixtures using chemicals and cleaning solutions. Cleans hard to reach areas such as Venetian blinds, ceiling fixtures, inside and outside windows, and change light bulbs using approved step/extension ladder. Performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment by adjusting, cleaning and oiling, changing brushes, rollers, belts, buffers and other attachments as necessary. Cleans and disinfects bathrooms and water fountains. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels and soap. Immediately reports leaks and/or broken fixtures. Performs seasonal tasks such as applying ice control materials to entrances of buildings, shoveling snow, picking up litter around buildings, mowing grass, Weeding and watering lawns. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: Two years working experience that demonstrates knowledge in the field of plumbing, carpentry, painting and minor electrical maintenance. Must have skill in the safe use of a variety of basic hand tools, portable power tools and use of small construction equipment (scaffolding, tractors, trucks, etc.). Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly and effectively to changing program needs and regulations. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written skills to be able to evaluate and provide reports on work in progress. Must possess considerable judgment in interpreting and applying policies, regulations, and procedures.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/10/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13050676 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to [email protected] to ensure proper consideration is given.