FACILITY ASSISTANT

About the role

This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Programs. The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor tasks in support of assigned facility.

Responsibilities

• Food/Beverage Service Facilities:
  • Carries supplies and equipment, such as fruits, glasses, linens, and flatware from storage areas to the bar or dining area.
  • Fills ice bins and crushes ice.
  • Cleans equipment in kitchen and dining area.
  • Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urns, glasses, and flatware.
  • Operates a mechanical dishwasher; washes large items by hand.
  • Sorts, stacks, and stores cleaned dishware.
  • Cleans cooking and other equipment, scraping, washing, or wiping down equipment such as ranges, ovens, electric or gas fryers, pressure cookers, steam kettles, and broilers.
  • Drains and cleans coffee and tea urns.
  • Scrubs/scours worktables and cleans grease traps in sinks.
  • Removes soiled dishes, glasses, and flatware from tables and carries them to the dishwashing area.
  • Clears and cleans dining tables.
  • Disposes of food waste and trash.
• All Facilities:
  • Loads/unloads, transports, and stores supplies, equipment, or other items.
  • Performs basic cleaning such as sweeping/mopping floors, dusting, and straightening customer service areas (e.g., lobbies, exercise rooms).
  • Dusts furniture/equipment and cleans glass.
  • Assists with cleaning bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, and car wash areas.
  • Assists with general maintenance such as touch-up painting, replacing light bulbs, washing/drying and replenishing towels, or stocking soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
  • Performs general lawn care tasks such as cutting grass, edging/weed eating, pulling weeds, raking, and shoveling.
  • Cleans and properly stores equipment after use.
  • Picks up debris and empties all trash receptacles daily.
  • Notifies the supervisor immediately of any missing items and equipment malfunctions needing repair.
  • Sets up rooms according to supervisor instructions, ensuring all needed equipment is in working condition.
  • Breaks down rooms upon completion of functions and stores equipment or resets the room for the next activity.
  • Assists in unloading and loading trucks.
  • Opens, unpacks, and removes contents of cartons, storing items in assigned locations.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license at all times.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to operate and perform routine maintenance and repair on tractors and a variety of equipment used in preparing athletic fields and facilities for sporting events.
• Physical activities include, but are not limited to, standing, walking, bending, turning, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and light lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds unassisted; heavier items require assistance.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information demonstrating experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess the ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions and carry out assigned duties independently.
• Must possess the ability to work with basic equipment and janitorial techniques and procedures used in maintaining the assigned facility in a clean, sanitary state.
• Must possess the ability to operate and perform routine maintenance and repair on tractors and a variety of equipment used in preparing athletic fields and facilities for sporting events.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license at all times and have the ability to operate a variety of automotive vehicles in the performance of duties.
• This position is subject to an irregular tour of duty, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical activities include, but are not limited to, standing, walking, bending, turning, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and light lifting. Some activities are prolonged in nature.
• The employee will at times lift up to 45 pounds unassisted; heavier items require assistance.
• The employee is subject to exposure to extreme temperatures from dishwashers/kitchens and walk-in refrigerators/freezers.
• Outside work is subject to a variety of weather conditions.
• Working area is subject to noise.
• The employee is subject to minor cuts, bruises, burns, and falls.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is issued and must be worn as needed.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional Information

• Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
• Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All Federal employees are required to remain drug-free throughout their employment. The use of illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
• Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements (e.g., proof of education, medical screening, drug testing).
• All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks and a successful National Agency Background Check.
• Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Benefits

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