Custodial Worker
Defense Commissary Agency
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MWR Custodial Worker
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$18.66 - $20.22
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves performing hands-on cleaning and maintenance tasks in Navy recreational facilities, such as scrubbing floors, vacuuming, sanitizing restrooms, and moving furniture to keep spaces clean and safe.
It's ideal for someone who is reliable, physically fit, and comfortable following simple instructions while using basic tools and equipment.
No advanced education is needed, making it a good entry-level role for those with practical experience in housekeeping or janitorial work.
Key Requirements
- Ability to read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions
- Knowledge of safe handling and movement of lightweight objects
- Skill in operating powered cleaning equipment like scrubbers, buffers, and industrial vacuums
- Capability to perform minor maintenance on equipment, such as adjusting, cleaning, oiling, and changing attachments
- Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets for safe use of cleaning chemicals
- Physical ability to move heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment using ladders and scaffolds
- Experience maintaining restrooms, showers, saunas, and other facilities in a clean, sanitary condition
Full Job Description
This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department in the Navy Region Southwest.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of semi- skilled labor and cleaning tasks. Knowledge and skill sufficient to read signs, follow simple oral and written instructions.
Ability to work safely while moving lightweight objects. Ability to use powered equipment and perform minor maintenance on this equipment. Ability to learn Material Safety Data Sheets. Major Duties:
Performs one or more of the following duties: scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using heavy (industrial-type) powered scrubbers and buffers.
Vacuum cleans rugs, using heavy (industrial-type) vacuum cleaner. Adjusts, cleans, and oils these machines, and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them.
Washes and replaces venetian blinds, changes light bulbs and washes ceiling fixtures and room partitions, using ladders and scaffolds. Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment.
Keeps restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Cleans, disinfects and woodwork. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.
Maintains stock of cleaning materials and equipment and notifies supervisor when more are needed. Cleans showers, sauna, and steam room. Performs other related duties as required.
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