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Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)


Job Location:

Panama, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is assigned to the MWR Recreational Lodging operation at Naval Support Activity Panama City. MWR Recreational Lodging offers accommodations to include Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks Vacations Rentals (cottages cabins single houses townhomes duplexes mobile homes hotels apartments and yurts) and Campgrounds. The purpose of this position is to provide quality housekeeping services to guests or guest areas while maintaining the highest level of customer service.


Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • 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 guests 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 bathtubs/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 NGIS 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.
  • Interacts professionally with guests and other team members displays a positive attitude utilizes effective communication skills and assists guests to include answering questions concerning 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.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions including fingerprint checks a Tier 1 with Child Care check and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical provide evidence of immunization be free of all communicable diseases and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
  • Ability to sustain considerable walking standing bending stooping and lifting up to 45 pounds.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
  • Ability to complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal State and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoDs Child and Youth Programs.
Qualifications

In 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 must demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge of cleaning procedures and proper use of cleaning equipment and approved cleaning chemicals including familiarity with applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Knowledge of Recreational Lodging program standards.
  • Ability to operate all in-room appliances (e.g. coffee maker television clock radio telephone (etc.).
  • Ability to utilize Property Management System (PMS) and/or Point of Sale (POS) system software to update room status using the in-room telephone system.
  • Ability to accurately complete daily room status reports and housekeeping assignment sheets.
  • Ability to interpret execute and document cleaning actions in accordance with Recreational Lodging Housekeeping Manual and program policy guidance.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of general cleaning procedures to complete housekeeping tasks.
  • Ability to safely and properly use common hand and power tools.
  • Ability to apply sound judgment to schedule and prioritize work assignments in order to honor requests for No Service/Do-Not-Disturb while adhering to program standards for in person service follow-up and cleaning frequencies.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing with management staff and guests.
One year of 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.

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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

  • Stability of Federal Civilian Service
  • People with passion for doing work that matters
  • Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements. Position is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form. Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R Joint Ethics Regulation dated 23 March is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race color national origin religion sex age mental or physical disability genetic information reprisal marital status political affiliation sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees whether on or off duty cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace and Sailors their family members and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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.


Required Experience:

IC