CUSTODIAL WORKER

United States Space Force

Vandenberg Space Force Base, CAFull-time$17.17–20.17/hrPosted 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.17–20.17/hr
Location
Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

United States Space Force is hiring a CUSTODIAL WORKER. The Custodial Worker will perform the full range of cleaning duties for the Community Services Flight at Vandenberg AFB, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing floors and furniture, maintaining restrooms, handling waste, and performing seasonal tasks such as ice control and lawn care, while adhering to safety and physical effort requirements.

Key focus areas include Maintain assigned area in an orderly and clean manner, Vacuum clean rugs and draperies, and Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors using industrial power equipment.

Important skills include Proper Use Of Cleaning And Sanitizing Solutions, Adjust Powered Cleaning Equipment, Full Range Of Custodial Cleaning Duties, Follow Oral And Written Instructions, Vacuum Cleaning Rugs And Draperies, and Sweep Mop Strip Scrub Wax And Polish Floors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Proper Use of Cleaning and Sanitizing SolutionsAdjust Powered Cleaning EquipmentFull Range of Custodial Cleaning DutiesFollow Oral and Written InstructionsVacuum Cleaning Rugs and DraperiesSweep Mop Strip Scrub Wax and Polish FloorsDust and Polish Furniture and WoodworkClean Glass Partitions and Windows Using LaddersMaintain Restroom Sanitary ConditionsApply Ice Control Material and Shovel SnowMow Grass and Water LawnsWork Indoors and Occasionally OutdoorsUse Stepladders and Extension Ladders Safely

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen or Legal U.S. Resident Minimum 3 YearsTwo Forms of Identification RequiredMust Pass Pre‑Employment PhysicalMust Be Able to Lift 50 Pounds or More

Full job description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Community Services Flight - Pacific Coast Club. Physical Effort may include heavy lifting of 50 pounds or more, pushing and moving furniture and work from ladders. The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in/around Vandenberg SFB, CA. All applicants must possess two forms of identification. To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years. 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, 08/31/2026 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 skill 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 occasionally lift and carry objects weighting 50 pounds or more. Must be able to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Position is a position of trust. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: The purpose of this position is to perform the full range of custodial duties in an assigned area. Regular & Recurring Duties & Responsibilities: Maintains a specified area 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 ashtrays and wastebaskets. Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, using stepladders and extension ladders. Maintains restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes, lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. 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. 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. EVALUATING FACTORS: Skill and knowledge: Must know the proper uses of a variety of special cleaning and sanitizing solutions and how to remove different kinds of stains from a wide variety of surfaces. Must be able to clean and make adjustments to power cleaning equipment. Responsibility: Work is assigned either orally or through written work schedule from supervisor who provides only general instructions on the work to be done. Incumbent plans sequence of tasks and selects equipment and cleaning agents. Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is required. Heavy lifting occasionally 50 pounds or more; pushing and moving furniture; work from ladders. Working Conditions: Usually works indoors and occasionally outdoors. In contact with strong cleaning agents. Danger of falls on slippery surfaces or when working on ladders and when using heavy power equipment. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032472 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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