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Posted: January 29, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Custodial Worker (Potomac Lanes)

Air Force District of Washington

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

District of Columbia

Salary

$18.31 - $21.37

per hour

Closes

February 12, 2026More Air Force jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a custodial worker at a military base facility in Washington, DC, where you'll handle everyday cleaning tasks like sweeping floors, dusting furniture, emptying trash, and keeping restrooms sanitary using basic tools.

It involves light physical work, such as standing for long periods and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.

It's a great fit for someone reliable and detail-oriented who can follow simple instructions, even without prior experience, and is open to all applicants including veterans and military spouses.

Key Requirements

  • No previous experience or training required
  • Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
  • Skill in using hand tools or lightweight powered cleaning equipment like vacuums and scrubbers
  • Capacity to frequently lift and empty wastebaskets
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 20 pounds
  • Endurance to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods
  • Open to all applicants; provide proof of eligibility for preferences like veteran or military spouse status

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is assigned to Potomac Lanes on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Washington, DC. The work involves light physical effort.

Using vacuum cleaners and dry mops, running lightweight powered scrubbers. Continually standing, bending, stooping, reaching. Frequent lifting/emptying wastebasket.

Pushing carts loaded with laundry or wastepaper. Occasionally lifting/carrying items weighing up to 20lbs. 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, 02/12/2026 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: No previous experience or training is required Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions and be able to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment.

Ability to frequently lift and empty wastebaskets, and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Ability to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time Major Duties:

Cleans offices, 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. Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. Washes walls, windows, and blinds that can be reached without climbing ladders or scaffolds.

Keeps restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Sweeps, scrubs, and waxes floors. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls.

Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges and woodwork. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.

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. Tells supervisor when more materials are needed or when equipment needs repair or replacement.

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12873532

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9LFSWDB118122