Housekeeping Aide

Join Amentum as a detail-oriented housekeeping aide, contributing to cleanliness, safety, and customer satisfaction. Maintain sanitary, organized, and welcoming environments through efficient cleaning, disinfecting, and facility upkeep. Known for reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure high standards of cleanliness in support of an O&M contract.

About the role

Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the flexibility to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing demands, and manage multiple responsibilities. Maintain government-issued items and property, and provide detailed purchase requests for consumables within the department.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to established safety protocols.
• Perform billet room duties: change linens, make beds, launder dirty linens/towels/shower curtains, clean toilets, sinks, and shower stalls, sweep and mop floors, dust (including under/around furniture), wipe/polish furniture, dust TVs, clean mirrors, and prepare rooms for check-in.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) regulations, Quality Assurance standards, and organizational objectives.
• Follow site-specific policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Execute assigned tasks with precision under the direction of the Mission Support Hospitality Supervisor.
• Provide daily verbal or written updates on tasks completed.
• Collaborate with housekeeping peers and leadership to support continuous process improvements.
• Complete work orders via the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for assigned service areas.
• Maintain custodial supply inventories across multiple facilities, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Communicate with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Supervisors to identify facility issues and initiate corrective work orders.
• Deliver, set up, and break down decorations for events, meetings, and after-hours banquets as required.
• Perform daily cleaning of common areas: sweeping, mopping, trash collection/disposal, kitchenette/appliance wipe-downs, laundering towels, cleaning door panels/ledges, and removing cobwebs.
• Conduct deep cleaning tasks quarterly, semi-annually, or annually: clean windows (inside/out), carpets, strip/wax floors, dust/wipe furniture, picture frames, baseboards, and appliances (inside/out).
• Perform custodial duties in office buildings, recreational buildings, and common areas: clean toilets, sinks, shower stalls, sweep/mop floors, dust, and polish furniture.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of custodial experience.
• Proficient in basic computer applications, including online training platforms, timekeeping systems, and email.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the applicant’s state of residence.

Skills

• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capable of standing for 8–10 hours per shift and performing physical tasks (bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, twisting, carrying).
• Fitness for duty in extreme hot/humid or cold outdoor environments.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to high performance standards.
• Works effectively independently and collaboratively.
• Skilled in identifying issues, gathering/evaluating information, and drawing sound conclusions.

Schedule

Typical support duties are Monday–Friday, 07:00 to 16:00, with occasional weekends and holidays as required.

Pay

$24.00–$26.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options (e.g., FSAs).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other contracts may include different provisions.