Custodial Worker 1
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Posted: January 6, 2026 (8 days ago)
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U.S. Air Forces, Europe
Department of the Air Force
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$17.60 - $20.54
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This job is for a janitor at a lodging facility on a U.S.
Air Force base in Germany, where you'll handle everyday cleaning tasks to keep rooms and common areas tidy for military personnel and their families.
It involves using cleaning tools and equipment to sweep, mop, dust, and polish surfaces, plus some outdoor maintenance like shoveling snow or mowing grass.
A good fit would be someone reliable and physically fit who has basic cleaning experience and can follow instructions well.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Ramstein Lodging Facility, Ramstein AB, Germany. This position may offer logistical support.
The function of the organization is to provide lodging to transient personnel and their families.
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of simple cleaning tasks associated with lodging operations. 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, 01/20/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S.
Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S.
permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment.
Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement.
If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.
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: Must have experience in the proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Must be able to clean and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment.
Must be able to perform the full range of cleaning duties. Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps.
Must be physically able to frequently move and control heavy equipment, including pushing carts, weighing more than 100 pounds, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper.
Must be physically able to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Must be able to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time. Major Duties:
Maintains lodging facilities in an orderly and clean manner. Vacuum cleans rugs and draperies. Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using industrial type power equipment.
Adjusts and changes buffers, brushes and other attachments on power equipment. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture. Dusts ledges and woodwork. Empties ash trays and wastebaskets.
Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, using stepladders and extension ladders. Cleans mirrors and water fountains.
Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap. Reports water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance to supervisor.
Maintains supply of cleaning materials and advises supervisor when more supplies are needed, or when equipment needs repair or replacement.
Performs seasonal tasks as required; such as, applying ice control material to entrances of buildings, shoveling snow, picking up litter around buildings, mowing grass, and watering lawns around buildings.
Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12860688
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