Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.21
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Part-time schedule
Flexible working hours
Competitive hourly pay
Opportunity to work in a federal installation
supportive work environment
Training on equipment use
Pension plan options
Job Description
The Naval Station Norfolk, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is the world's largest naval base and serves as a critical hub for the United States Navy. This esteemed installation supports naval operations, housing an extensive fleet and various personnel dedicated to national defense and maritime security. The station plays an essential role in enabling fleet readiness, supply, and logistics, ensuring operational effectiveness for the Navy. Working within and around this pivotal military installation means contributing directly to the success and efficiency of naval operations that protect the United States and its interests worldwide.
We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented part-time Custodian to join our maintenance team at Naval Station Norfolk. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in maintaining clean, orderly, and safe environments. The Custodian will perform a full range of cleaning tasks, utilizing industrial-type equipment to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness in designated areas. This position offers a pay rate of $18.21 per hour and requires a work schedule ranging from 20 to 34.5 hours per week, offering flexibility to accommodate a variety of personal commitments while contributing to an essential operational function.
The Custodian will be responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of cleanliness across various working spaces. Duties include scrubbing, waxing, polishing floors, cleaning furniture, air vents, windows, and restrooms, and operating heavy cleaning machinery. Candidates must be comfortable working indoors under varying conditions and occasionally performing moderately heavy physical tasks such as moving heavy furniture and equipment and working from ladders or scaffolding. Safety awareness and adherence to regulations are paramount because the role may expose workers to industrial cleaning chemicals and equipment hazards. Reporting equipment malfunctions and performing minor repairs shall be an integral part of the job, emphasizing a proactive approach to maintenance and operational efficiency.
This position requires a minimum of six months’ experience in cleaning tasks using standard or industrial cleaning equipment. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and execute cleaning schedules independently. This job is suited for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, physical activity, and contributing to a safe and clean environment in a dynamic military setting. The Custodian must be prepared to meet the physical demands of the role, which include lifting heavy objects, standing for extended periods, and working at heights.
Employment at Naval Station Norfolk offers the opportunity to be part of a respected federal installation, supporting vital military operations. Employees here are valued for their contributions to operational readiness and maintenance excellence. Join our team and help maintain the cleanliness and functionality of one of the most important naval bases in the world, playing a behind-the-scenes role in national security and defense logistics.
We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented part-time Custodian to join our maintenance team at Naval Station Norfolk. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in maintaining clean, orderly, and safe environments. The Custodian will perform a full range of cleaning tasks, utilizing industrial-type equipment to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness in designated areas. This position offers a pay rate of $18.21 per hour and requires a work schedule ranging from 20 to 34.5 hours per week, offering flexibility to accommodate a variety of personal commitments while contributing to an essential operational function.
The Custodian will be responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of cleanliness across various working spaces. Duties include scrubbing, waxing, polishing floors, cleaning furniture, air vents, windows, and restrooms, and operating heavy cleaning machinery. Candidates must be comfortable working indoors under varying conditions and occasionally performing moderately heavy physical tasks such as moving heavy furniture and equipment and working from ladders or scaffolding. Safety awareness and adherence to regulations are paramount because the role may expose workers to industrial cleaning chemicals and equipment hazards. Reporting equipment malfunctions and performing minor repairs shall be an integral part of the job, emphasizing a proactive approach to maintenance and operational efficiency.
This position requires a minimum of six months’ experience in cleaning tasks using standard or industrial cleaning equipment. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and execute cleaning schedules independently. This job is suited for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, physical activity, and contributing to a safe and clean environment in a dynamic military setting. The Custodian must be prepared to meet the physical demands of the role, which include lifting heavy objects, standing for extended periods, and working at heights.
Employment at Naval Station Norfolk offers the opportunity to be part of a respected federal installation, supporting vital military operations. Employees here are valued for their contributions to operational readiness and maintenance excellence. Join our team and help maintain the cleanliness and functionality of one of the most important naval bases in the world, playing a behind-the-scenes role in national security and defense logistics.
Job Requirements
- Six months of experience performing cleaning tasks using standard or janitorial cleaning tools or industrial-type cleaning equipment
- Physical ability to perform moderately heavy lifting up to and over 50 pounds
- Ability to work from ladders and scaffolds
- Ability to follow supervisor instructions
- Availability to work part-time hours between 20 and 34.5 hours per week
Job Qualifications
- Six months of experience performing cleaning tasks using standard or janitorial cleaning tools or industrial-type cleaning equipment
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work independently and maintain a clean and orderly environment
- Ability to safely operate cleaning machinery
- Basic knowledge of safety precautions related to cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more
- Good communication skills
Job Duties
- Receives specific oral or written instructions and assignments from supervisor or crew leader
- Maintains a specific area orderly and clean
- Scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using heavy industrial type vacuum cleaner
- Adjusts, cleans and oils machines and changes brushes, rollers, buffers and other attachments
- Sweeps floor, hallways, empties garbage, dusts office furniture and empties ash trays
- Shampoos rugs, cleans air vents and disinfects toilet bowls and lavatories
- Washes and replaces venetian blinds and ceiling fixtures
- Changes light bulbs and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds
- Cleans and maintains machines and equipment
- Reports equipment malfunctions and performs minor repairs
- Removes stains from surfaces using chemicals and cleaning solutions
- Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment
- Cleans windows and doors inside and out at ground levels
- May operate a motor vehicle on a limited basis
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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