Custodial Team Leader/Trainer
State of South Carolina
Posted: March 10, 2026 (3 days ago)
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Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
South Carolina
Salary
$18.89 - $18.89
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job is for a lead custodial worker at a lodging facility on a military base in South Carolina, where you'll supervise a small team of cleaners, assign tasks, ensure quality and safety, and also perform hands-on cleaning duties like mopping floors and changing linens in guest rooms.
It's a flexible, non-permanent position open to the public, ideal for someone with practical housekeeping experience who enjoys leading others and working in a team environment.
A good fit would be a reliable person comfortable with physical tasks and following instructions in a fast-paced setting.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Joint Base Charleston Lodging Facility.
The positions work schedule will be determined by the needs of the activity. 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, 03/17/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Ability to lead 3 or more custodial workers to accomplish housekeeping assignments.
Must have functional experience and demonstrated knowledge of facility/equipment in housekeeping and the ability to build teams and work with others.
Must have experience and knowledge of housekeeping principles and practices. Must be able to plan, coordinate, and time sequence steps needed to meet time constraints of work assignments.
Experience and knowledge must have been gained either in a military lodging program or commercial hotel/motel. Must be able to follow oral or written instructions and speak English.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. As a working leader, performs the following duties: Distributes and balances workload among employees.
Observes work in progress, production, adherence to quality and safety standards. Instructs and trains new employees. Elevates unresolved employee complaints or operational issues to supervisor.
Provides input on performance, progress, and disciplinary problems. Reports all repair and maintenance requirements according to established policy.
Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor. Updates computer database with room status, occupancy, check-outs and reports on housekeeping area.
Ensures adequate stock of cleaning materials and equipment required to do the work.
Assists custodial worker in selecting and using cleaning agents safely and cost effectively and instructs them in planning sequence of work. 2.
Performs custodial worker duties as time permits or as assigned by supervisor. Cleans guest rooms, storerooms, corridors, stairways, facilities and other areas.
Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, mops, lightweight vacuum cleaners, and lightweight floor scrubbers and buffers. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture.
Empties ashtrays and wastebaskets. Collects soiled linen and replaces with clean linen. 3. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Effort: The work involves light physical effort, such as that involved in using vacuum cleaners and dry mops; running lightweight powered scrubbers and buffers; continually standing, bending, stooping, and reaching; frequently lifting and emptying wastebaskets; frequently pushing carts, weighing more than 100 pounds, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper; occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12906714
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