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CUSTODIAL WORKER

Department of the Air Force
United States Space Force
SLD 30/30 FSS/Community Services Flight- Pacific Coast Center

Summary


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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$17.17 - $20.17 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 2
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent - Flexible - No guaranteed hours. Works 0-40 hours per week.
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-5ZFSWC043791
Control number
879860700

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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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

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation (Tier 1 Level) with favorable results.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • 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 and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
  • References Required: Current Supervisor, Professional Reference, and Personal Reference (FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE). If you fail to provide these references, you will not be considered for this vacancy.

Qualifications

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:

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.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

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.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

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 has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's 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.

United States Space Force

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Located on the beautiful and diverse landscape of California's Central Coast, employment at Vandenberg Space Force Base offers an adventure for everyone. California's Central Coast region has something for all to enjoy whether you're exploring the beaches and wine country or visiting big name destinations like Big Sur and Santa Barbara. Vandenberg is also located northwest of Los Angeles so visits to popular theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios can be taken on the weekends or take a drive up north to visit the historical city of San Francisco.

The temperature on the Central Coast usually holds a dry Mediterranean climate but is subject to some weather fluctuations due to the ever-changing currents in the Pacific Ocean.

We hope that you will come join our team here at Vandenberg Space Force Base!

Agency contact information

Vandenberg NAF HR Office
Email
30SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil
Address
Vandenberg Community Services Flight
30 FSS/FSCN
747 Nebraska Ave, Bldg 10577, Suite B-109
Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437-6261
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