Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command (63 current openings) Shaw AFB, South Carolina Multiple Schedules Security Clearance: Not Required
Application Deadline:
2026-08-25
Posted:
2026-08-12

About 2 weeks left

Salary: $18.23 – $18.23 per hour (NA-2)

Salary context

Based on 121 hourly jobs in the same occupational series. This role's pay spans a broad range among similar positions.

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

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, 08/25/2026 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: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and push or pull for up to 8 hours. Capability to lift or move items weighing 45-50 pounds (such as trash bags, buckets, and equipment). Thoroughness in noticing and cleaning dirty spots or missed areas. Basic understanding of how to handle cleaning supplies and chemicals safely. Condition(s) of Employment: Satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical is required due to heavy lifting/carrying requirements of up to 50 pounds and physical efforts of the position. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Position Overview

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Shaw AFB Outdoor Recreation at Wateree.

Duties

  • Performs varying degrees of complexity in cleaning processes for Outdoor Recreation Facilities at Wateree, to include Cabins and RV Park but not limited to lodging units, common areas, office, bathhouse, laundry facility, etc. Demonstrates proficiency related to daily service, checkout, deep cleaning, and special project cleaning assignments based on program cleaning standards. Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors; dust, polishes, cleans, and move furniture. Cleans walls, doors, ceilings, stand-up/ceiling fans, light fixtures, exterior of air vents, windows, sills, tracks, blinds and curtains. Remove trash, and replaces liners. Cleans washers and dryers and ensures machines are operational. Cleans common area spaces to include bathhouses, vending rooms and ice machines, laundry rooms, elevators, break rooms, walkways, corridors, stairwells, office spaces, lounges, storerooms and storage spaces. Places proper number of amenities in room to include consumables/nonconsumables, linen, kitchen, and bathroom. Removes and replaces bed linen, inspects mattresses and pull-out sofas, and moves/re-positions beds upon guest checkout, weekly, or at a guest's request. Cleans coffee makers, ice buckets, beverage kits, refrigerators, stove tops, cookware, utensils, cutlery, cups/glasses, plates, sinks, counters, ovens, ranges, cupboards, drawers, and microwaves to include proper programming of its respective clock/time. Ensures dishwashers are clean and in working condition. Cleans vanities, mirrors, hardware, cabinets/shelving, toilets, bathtubs/shower stalls, tile, and bathroom exhaust fans. Replaces bathroom terry and linens to include shower curtains. Ensures in-room guest directories are clean and organized; TVs are clean and programmed to proper channel and volume. Performs deep cleaning as required by program standards (e.g., on a scheduled basis and upon check-out of guests in "pet friendly" rooms and in rooms that had an ADA service animal), which includes, but is not limited to: defrosting the refrigerator, cleaning windows (inside and out), replacing and/or cleaning drapes, moving furniture and cleaning normally hidden areas, carpet cleaning (shampoo and/or spot treatment), cleaning walls/woodwork, and other such tasks. Counts, sorts, inspects, and prepares linen for operational use. Submits maintenance requests for items broken, defective, or in need of replacing. Perform basic, routine maintenance on vacuum cleaners by cleaning all areas and replacing filters as necessary. Maintains cleanliness, inventory, and organization of housekeeping carts and linen carts. Reports any damages or valuables (e.g. large amounts of cash, jewelry, or confidential/sensitive information) left out in the open by guests to the supervisor. Reports any activity that appears unsafe, illegal, or suspicious to the supervisor. Interacts professionally with guests and other team members, displays a positive attitude, utilizes effective communication skills, and assists guests to include answering questions concerning hotel facilities. Communicate with the front desk when identifying lost and found items by annotating all relevant information to facilitate retrieval of the item for that specific guest. Maintains key control for assigned key and reports any issues immediately to the supervisor. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034079