Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

Part-time

United States Space Force

Colorado Springs, COPart-time$17.36/hrPosted 3w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.36/hr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

United States Space Force is hiring a Custodial Worker (Housekeeper). This entry‑level custodial worker role at the Pikes Peak Lodge on Peterson Space Force Base involves light physical effort, operating powered cleaning tools, and standing, bending, stooping, and reaching for extended periods. The position requires irregular schedules, including weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

Key focus areas include Clean lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, and facilities, Sweep, dry mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors using lightweight equipment, and Dust, wax, and polish furniture and fixtures.

Important skills include Follow Oral Instructions, Follow Written Instructions, Use Hand Cleaning Tools, and Use Lightweight Powered Cleaning Tools.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Follow Oral InstructionsFollow Written InstructionsUse Hand Cleaning ToolsUse Lightweight Powered Cleaning Tools

Qualifications

Physically Perform Full Range of Assigned DutiesLift and Carry Items Weighing Up to 20 PoundsContinuously StandContinuously StoopContinuously Reach for Long Periods of TimeFrequently Push Carts Up to 100 Pounds

Full job description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Pikes Peak Lodge on Peterson Space Force Base. The work involves light physical effort; running lightweight powered scrubbers and buffers; continually standing, bending, stooping, and reaching; frequently lifting; frequently pushing carts that may weigh up to 100 pounds, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper. Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts. 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, 09/03/2026 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: This is an entry level position and therefore, there are no minimum qualifications required. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment. Ability to physically perform the full range of assigned duties such as being physically able to frequently lift empty wastebaskets, lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, stoop, and reach for long periods of time, frequently pushing carts that may weigh up to 100 pounds, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper. Duties and Responsibilities: Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, facilities, and other assigned lodging areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, mops, lightweight vacuum cleaners, and lightweight floor scrubbers and buffers. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture. Cleans and sanitizes guest room appliances, cooking utensils and dishes. Empties wastebaskets. Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. Washes walls, windows, and blinds that can be reached unassisted or using stepping stools. Makes beds and changes linen. Collects soiled linen and places it at a pickup point. Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed. Using the telephone system updates room status, occupancy, and checkouts. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges, woodwork, and furniture. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, and other complimentary sundry items. Notes condition of facilities and reports to supervisor broken windows, water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance. Keeps a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work. Advises supervisor when more materials are needed or when equipment needs repair or replacement. Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13027918 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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