CUSTODIAL WORKER (HOUSEKEEPING/LINEN) Job in Air Force Academy, CO

Vacancy No. 24-6WFSVL663738 Department U.S. Air Force Academy
Salary $17.85 to $17.85 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 11/20/2024 Close Date 5/20/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Air Force Academy, CO


Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the Rampart Lodge, Air Force Academy, Colorado.

  • Recruitment Incentives included: New Hire Recruitment bonus of $1,000 may apply.
  • This position does include benefits.
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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

  • Maintains lodging facilities 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 ash trays and wastebaskets.
  • Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures.
  • Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, using stepladders and extension ladders.
  • 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.
  • Provides bulk laundry services for items such as sheets, towels, bath rugs, etc.
  • Collects, counts and tallies bundles of soiled linens in preparation for the VQ/TLF.
  • Drives small special purpose vehicle to pick up soiled linens and distribute clean linens at VQ and TLF as well as restock clean linens.
  • Operates industrial type washers and dryers ensuring machines are properly loaded.
  • Lifts, moves, counts, sorts, bundles, washes, dries, folds, and sorts of linens, cleaning rags, and other items suitable for laundering.
  • Completes laundry receiving and issuance reports either by hand or by computer.
  • Inspects the quality, quantity, and types of items being submitted for laundering.
  • Cleans laundry machines and facilities.
  • 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.


If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12618655

Requirements

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.
  • This position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver’s license.

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, 05/20/2025

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 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 follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps.
  • Must be physically able to frequently move and control heavy equipment, including pushing carts, weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper.
  • Must be physically able to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
  • Must be able to drive and maneuver a special purpose vehicle on limited installation routes, and load and arrange cargo.
  • Must be able to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time.
  • Incumbent must satisfactorily complete a Tier Level 1 background investigation.


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.
  • This position is included in a bargaining unit.
  • Union Name USAFA and Local 1867or Chapter Name 71.

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.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/20/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

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Agency contact information

USAF Academy NAF HR Office
Address
USAFA Sustainment Services Flight
10 FSS/FSCN
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US
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