Custodial Worker (Cabins)

Department of the Navy

Virginia Beach, Virginia Intermittent $18 – $18 Closes Jul 9, 2026

Summary

This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The purpose of this position is to provide adequate and timely custodial services to cabins/suites.

Duties

  • Upon check out, cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes bathrooms (sinks, tubs, showers, floors, toilets, etc.) ensuring that lavatories are properly restocked with all appropriate amenities.
  • Sweeps, dry mops and cleans floors using brooms, mops, and commercial vacuum cleaner, cleans windows, sills, walls, woodwork and mirrors.
  • Replaces all bed linens, trash liners, towels, amenities, changes light bulbs as needed and makes beds.
  • Clean appliances, defrosts refrigerator, cleans, waxes/polishes furniture to ensure cabin/suite is ready for next occupant.
  • Washes, dries, sorts, folds and stores linen.
  • Inventories linen removed along with clean linen issued.
  • Prepares linen report and turns into supervisor, ensuring any linen missing is reported.
  • Completes cabin/suite status report providing status of all cabins/suites (vacant and ready, check-out, occupied, etc.) and turns in report at the end of the day.
  • Informs the supervisor immediately of all discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, damages, customer complaints, maintenance issues, missing items (e.g.
  • TV, clock radio, pots, lamps, dishware, etc) or valuables left by guests.
  • Properly bags and tags all "lost and found" items with cabin number the item was found in and gives bag to supervisor.
  • Consistently monitors assigned areas for problems: e.g. unusual activity, illegal substances in cabins/suites, unauthorized pets, evidence of smoking in buildings.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to meet mission requirements.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

  • 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.
  • This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive: Vendors Dependents aged 18 and older Service Providers Veterans with service-connected disabilities Contractors Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder) Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share) Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters Au Pairs, Child Care Providers What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access?
  • If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following: U.S. passport or passport card Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card) Permanent resident card (Green Card) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license?
  • To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents: Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport) Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card) Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)

About this role

The Custodial Worker (Cabins) position with the Department of the Navy is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The role pays $18.21 per hour.

Day to day, the work involves cleaning appliances, defrosts refrigerator, cleans, waxes/polishes furniture to ensure cabin/suite is ready for next occupant. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this Custodial Worker (Cabins) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Custodial Worker (Cabins) position with the Department of the Navy in Virginia Beach, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $18.21 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 9, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Navy
Job Type Intermittent
Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
Salary $18 – $18
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jul 9, 2026
Posted Jun 25, 2026
Source ID 26-12994162
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