Custodial Worker (Housekeeping) - Navy Getaways, PMRF

About the role

Navy Getaway Inns & Suites (NGIS) is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) of the Department of the Navy (DON) that provides professionally managed business-based lodging for a mobile defense community. The NGIS program provides services, amenities and accommodations that are similar to those provided by quality, commercial hotels.

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.

What you will do

• Performs varying degrees of complexity in cleaning processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency related to daily service, check-out, deep cleaning, and special project cleaning assignments based on Lodging program cleaning standards.
• Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors; dusts, polishes, cleans and moves furniture.
• Removes trash, places in dumpsters, and replaces liners.
• 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 walls, doors, ceilings, stand-up/ceiling fans, light fixtures, exterior of air vents, windows, sills, tracks, blinds, and curtains.
• 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 includes proper programming of its respective clock/time.
• Ensures dishwashers are clean and in working conditions.
• 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 ensure proper numbers of clean male/female hangers are available in closets.
• Cleans washers and dryers and ensures machines are operational.
• Ensures in-room guest directories are clean and organized, TV's 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.
• Cleans common area spaces to include vending rooms and ice machines, laundry rooms, elevators, break rooms, walkways, corridors, stairwells, office spaces, lounges, storerooms and storage spaces.
• 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 has 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 Born 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.
• 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.
• Control Over the Position: Works under direct supervision of the Housekeeping Manager.
• Supervisor provides daily assignments and continuous guidance by indicating generally what is to be done, the limitation, quantity, and the priority or deadline of assigned work tasks.
• Recurring assignments are carried out independently without specific instructions.
• Situations involving unfamiliar problems not covered by instructions are referred to the supervisor for resolution.
• Fully certified staff perform assignments independently with some instruction by the supervisor.
• Completed assignments are reviewed to ensure work practices, techniques, records, and other functions are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

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.

Using the qualifications of the positions, a predetermined Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application. Applicants who do not meet the qualifications required will not be interviewed and interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants.

Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

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.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

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. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.

According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.