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Posted: March 17, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$16.94 - $19.77

per hour

Closes

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves cleaning and maintaining guest rooms and common areas in a lodging facility for military personnel and their families at a U.S. Air Force base in the UK.

Workers will sweep, mop, dust, sanitize appliances, and handle other basic housekeeping tasks using simple tools.

It's an entry-level role ideal for reliable individuals who can stand for long periods, follow instructions, and don't mind physical work, especially those eligible to live near the base.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
  • Ability to use hand tools or lightweight powered cleaning equipment
  • Physical ability to stand, stoop, reach, and perform duties for extended periods
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legal resident within 60-mile commuting area of RAF Mildenhall, UK
  • Possess a U.S.-issued social security number and proof of UK residency status (not 'ordinarily resident')
  • No previous experience required, but relevant paid/unpaid or volunteer work is considered

Full Job Description

STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals made every 7 days.

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at Lodging, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

This position performs a variety of cleaning tasks to include cleaning guest rooms and areas of the Lodging facility which provides lodging accommodations to transient personnel and their families.

Must be able to continuously stand, stoop, and reach for long period of time. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/17/2026 The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement: Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.

Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.

Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'.

A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces.

Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'.

In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: This is an entry level position - No previous experience or training is required to qualify; however, the below abilities may be used to determine whether applicants have the attributes to perform the work of the position.

Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment.

Ability to physically perform the full range of assigned duties You will be evaluated on the basis of your suitability and fitness for the position. Major Duties:

Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, facilities, and other assigned lodging areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors.

Uses brooms, mops, lightweight vacuum cleaners, and lightweight floor scrubbers and buffers. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture.

Cleans and sanitizes guest room appliances, cooking utensils and dishes. Empties wastebaskets. Polishes door knobs/handles and other metal fixtures.

Washes walls, windows, and blinds that can be reached unassisted or using stepping stools. Changes bed linen and makes beds. Collects soiled linen and places it at a pickup point.

Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed. Updates room status, occupancy, and checkouts using the telephone system. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls.

Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges, woodwork, and furniture. Replaces room deodorizers. Restocks toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, and other complimentary sundry items.

Notes condition of facilities and reports to supervisor broken windows, water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance.

Keeps a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work. Notifies supervisor when more materials are needed or when equipment needs repair or replacement.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912216

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9GFSV235206