Custodial Worker Leader
What you'd do
This position is assigned to the MWR Community Recreation Department, at Naval Support Activity Mid-South. The purpose of this position is to oversee the daily housekeeping and/or janitorial operation.
Major duties
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times. Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times. Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude, demonstrate effective communication skills, and professionally interact with guests, answering guest questions concerning berthing facilities. Provide assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary. Working with input from the Complex Manager assigns daily duties to Custodial Workers and Laundry Workers. Conducts daily inspections common areas, laundry facilities, storerooms and maintains written documentation of these inspections. Ensures training on proper work methods and safety procedures is completed. Fully implements all safety, fire prevention, MSDS, and environmental/industrial hygiene requirements. Coordinate with the Building Manager as to what rooms need deep cleaning. The incumbent is responsible for the security of all items in the storeroom and/or assigned storage areas. Determines and places orders for cleaning supplies, and other materials or equipment needed by the custodial and laundry staff and ensures items are available when required. Ensures equipment is properly maintained, stored, and accounted for. Investigates and prepares reports for staff mishaps/accidents. Forwards completed package to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Evaluates performance, recommends awards and/or corrective/disciplinary actions. Ensures all leave requests are in writing and approves/disapproves in a timely manner. Interview and recommend applicants for selection or promotion. Must perform duties of custodial workers, laundry workers, and/or their respective leaders on an "as needed" basis to cover for staff shortages or other unanticipated occurrences. Performs other related duties as assigned. Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times. Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times. Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude, demonstrate effective communication skills, and professionally interact with guests, answering guest questions concerning berthing facilities. Provide assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary. Working with input from the Complex Manager assigns daily duties to Custodial Workers and Laundry Workers. Conducts daily inspections common areas, laundry facilities, storerooms and maintains written documentation of these inspections. Ensures training on proper work methods and safety procedures is completed. Fully implements all safety, fire prevention, MSDS, and environmental/industrial hygiene requirements. Coordinate with the Building Manager as to what rooms need deep cleaning. The incumbent is responsible for the security of all items in the storeroom and/or assigned storage areas. Determines and places orders for cleaning supplies, and other materials or equipment needed by the custodial and laundry staff and ensures items are available when required. Ensures equipment is properly maintained, stored, and accounted for. Investigates and prepares reports for staff mishaps/accidents. Forwards completed package to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Evaluates performance, recommends awards and/or corrective/disciplinary actions. Ensures all leave requests are in writing and approves/disapproves in a timely manner. Interview and recommend applicants for selection or promotion. Must perform duties of custodial workers, laundry workers, and/or their respective leaders on an "as needed" basis to cover for staff shortages or other unanticipated occurrences. Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
n order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Requires one year of work experience that demonstrates knowledge of basic principles, concepts, standards, regulations and administration related to custodial and/or laundry operations. Must possess basic math and reading skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
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