
Custodial Worker (Housekeeping/Linen)
Air Force Academy, COFull-time$18.22/hrPosted 4mo ago
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U.S. Air Force Academy is hiring a Custodial Worker (Housekeeping/Linen). The Custodial Worker will maintain cleanliness and order at the Rampart Lodge on the Air Force Academy in Colorado, performing a full range of cleaning duties, operating industrial equipment, handling linens, and driving a special purpose vehicle while adhering to safety and background investigation requirements.
Key focus areas include Maintain lodging facilities in an orderly and clean manner, Vacuum clean rugs and draperies and sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors, and Adjust and change buffers, brushes, and other attachments on power equipment.
Successful candidates bring Experience In Proper Use Of Cleaning And Sanitizing Solutions, Physically Able To Move And Control Heavy Equipment, and Physically Able To Lift And Carry Objects Weighing 50 Pounds Or More. Important skills include Cleaning And Sanitizing Solutions, Clean And Adjust Powered Cleaning Equipment, Perform Full Range Of Cleaning Duties, Follow Oral Instructions, Follow Written Instructions, and Drive Special Purpose Vehicle. Preferred (not required): Operate Industrial Washers And Dryers, Maintains Lodging Facilities, Vacuum Cleans Rugs And Draperies, and Sweeps, Mops, Strips, Scrubs, Waxes, And Polishes Floors.
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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Rampart Lodge, Air Force Academy, Colorado. Recruitment Incentives included: New Hire Recruitment bonus of $1,000 apply. This position does include benefits. Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/05/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in the proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Must be able to clean and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment. Must be able to perform the full range of cleaning duties. Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps. Must be physically able to frequently move and control heavy equipment, including pushing carts, weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper. Must be physically able to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Must be able to drive and maneuver a special purpose vehicle on limited installation routes, and load and arrange cargo. Must be able to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time. Incumbent must satisfactorily complete a Tier Level 1 background investigation You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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. Provides bulk laundry services for items such as sheets, towels, bath rugs, etc. Collects, counts and tallies bundles of soiled linens in preparation for the VQ/TLF. Drives small special purpose vehicle to pick up soiled linens and distribute clean linens at VQ and TLF as well as restock clean linens. Operates industrial type washers and dryers ensuring machines are properly loaded. Lifts, moves, counts, sorts, bundles, washes, dries, folds, and sorts of linens, cleaning rags, and other items suitable for laundering. Completes laundry receiving and issuance reports either by hand or by computer. Inspects the quality, quantity, and types of items being submitted for laundering. Cleans laundry machines and facilities. 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. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12954731 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.
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