MWR Custodial Worker (Fitness)
Commander, Navy Installations
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MWR Custodial Worker (Fitness)
Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$18.66 - $18.66
per hour
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves cleaning and maintaining fitness facilities in a Navy recreation department, using machines and chemicals to keep areas like gyms, restrooms, and showers spotless and safe.
It requires physical effort to move heavy items and operate equipment, making it ideal for someone who is hardworking, detail-oriented, and comfortable with hands-on labor in a team setting.
No advanced education is needed, just practical experience in cleaning and basic maintenance.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of various chemical and cleaning agents
- Skill in using household and industrial cleaning equipment and attachments
- Ability to operate, clean, adjust, and maintain powered cleaning machines
- Physical capability to lift and move objects over 50 lbs, and perform tasks like bending, stooping, and standing routinely
- Effective English communication skills, both oral and written, with strong interpersonal abilities
- Experience in scrubbing, waxing, polishing floors, vacuuming, and sanitizing restrooms and fitness areas
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 semiskilled labor and cleaning tasks.
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.
Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses the following: Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents. Skill to use a variety of household and industrial equipment and attachments.
Skill to operate, clean, and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment. Physical ability to move furniture, lift and move objects over 50 1bs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill. 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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