MWR Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

Work schedule: 35-40 hours per week
Agency: Department of the Navy

Summary

This position is assigned to the MWR Recreational Lodging operation and Maintenance department; Naval Base Ventura County. MWR Recreational Lodging offers accommodations to include RV Parks, Vacation Rentals (Cottages, cabins, singles houses, townhomes, duplexes, mobile homes, hotels, apartments, and yurts) and Campgrounds. The purpose of this position is to provide quality and efficient housekeeping services to guests or guest areas while maintaining the highest level of customer service.

Major duties

• Performs varying degrees of complexity in cleaning processes for facility to include 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; dusts, polishes, cleans, and moves furniture. Cleans walls, doors, ceilings, stand-up/ceiling fans, light fixtures, exterior of air vents, windows, sills, tracks, blinds and curtains. Removes trash, places in dumpsters, 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/non-consumables, 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, bath tubs/shower stalls, tile, and bathroom exhaust fans. Replaces bathroom terry and linens to include shower curtains. Cleans irons, removes excess water and replaces as necessary, cleans ironing boards and replaces covers as necessary, cleans and ensures proper functionality of luggage racks and ensures proper numbers of clean male/female hangers are available in closets. Ensures in-room guest directories are clean and organized; TVs are clean and programmed to proper channel and volume; alarm clocks are properly programmed with back-up battery and in room phones are clean, properly programmed, and in working condition. 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. Applies Blood Borne Pathogen criteria to determine potential safety concerns related to contaminated linens and applies appropriate MWR protocols during daily service activity. Completes maintenance requests for items broken, defective, or in need of replacing. Performs basic, routine maintenance on vacuum cleaners by cleaning all areas and replacing filters as necessary. Maintains the 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 and provides information about on base and local attractions. Communicates 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.

How you will be evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

How to apply

Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Source: USAJOBS (U.S. Office of Personnel Management) — https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/889378600

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