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Custodial Worker Leader (Housekeeper)

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
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Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Lodging, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of cleaning tasks associated with lodging operations.

  • Must be able to complete a pre-employment physical examination. Frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally weighing over 50 pounds.
STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals made every 7 days.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
10/03/2025 to 11/03/2025
Salary
$19.37 to - $22.60 per hour

NAF pay setting rules apply.

Pay scale & grade
NL 2
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Mildenhall, United Kingdom
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Guaranteed 35 hours, may work up to 40 Hours per week.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-9GFSV005615
Control number
847408500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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  • Distributes and balances workload among employees. Observes work in progress, production, adherence to quality and safety standards. Instructs and trains new employees. Elevates unresolved employee complaints or operational issues to supervisor. Provides input on performance, progress, and disciplinary problems. Reports all repair and maintenance requirements according to established policy. Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor. Updates computer database with room status, occupancy, check-outs and reports on housekeeping area. Ensures adequate stock of cleaning materials and equipment required to do the work. Assists custodial worker in selecting and using cleaning agents safely and cost effectively and instructs them in planning sequence of work.
  • Performs custodial worker duties as time permits or as assigned by supervisor. Cleans guest rooms, storerooms, corridors, stairways, facilities and other areas. Scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using heavy (industrial-type) powered scrubbers and buffers. Washes walls, using powered wall washing machine. Vacuum cleans rugs, using heavy (industrial-type) vacuum cleaners. Adjusts, cleans, and oils these machines, and changes brushers, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them. Washes and replaces venetian blinds and washers ceiling fixtures and room partitions, using ladders and scaffolds. Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment. Collects soiled linen and replaces with clean linen.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12811422

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical with favorable results.
  • This position may be subject to shift work: evenings, nights, weekends and Holidays.
  • This position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver's license.
  • This position is open to applicants on PCS orders to the UK (military or civilian) or hold a current UK Work Visa.

Qualifications

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, 11/03/2025

The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement:

  • Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.
  • Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.
  • Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK.
  • Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  • Ability to lead 3 or more custodial workers to accomplish housekeeping assignments.
  • Must have functional experience and demonstrated knowledge of facility/equipment in housekeeping and the ability to build teams and work with others.
  • 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 plan, coordinate, and time sequence steps needed to meet time constraints of work assignments.
  • Experience and knowledge must have been gained either in a military lodging program or commercial hotel/motel.
  • Must be able to follow oral or written instructions and speak English.
  • Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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 in order to qualify.

Additional information

  • The Hiring Agency will review applications and applicants, if eligible, referred every 7 days
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may also be filled from this job opportunity announcement. This vacancy may close sooner than the date advertised if all positions become filled.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
  • A career with the AF provides a comprehensive benefits package. As an employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your career very rewarding. Benefits include Annual & Sick Leave, 401k etc (Link provided below within Benefits Section)

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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