Janitor

Didlake, Inc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a janitorial role at a prominent naval shipyard. This position involves maintaining cleanliness and order in various facilities, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for all. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, dusting, and performing minor maintenance tasks. Join a mission-driven organization that values the contributions of its team members and provides meaningful work opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Embrace the chance to make a difference while working in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining orderliness in various environments.
• Knowledge of safety standards and proper equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains working areas and washrooms.
• Sweeps, scrubs, and polishes floors using appropriate tools.
• Reports maintenance issues and replenishes supplies.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vacuum Cleaner

Powered Scrubbing Machine

Waxing Machine

Job description

***Candidate with disabilities or Rehab referrals only.***

$17.75hr

Working location: Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The Janitor cleans and keeps in an orderly condition all assigned spaces. Duties involve a combination of the following: sweeping, mopping or scrubbing and polishing floors; removing trash and other refuse; dusting equipment furniture or fixtures; polishing metal fixtures or trimmings; providing supplies and minor maintenance services; and cleaning lavatories, showers and restrooms (WDR Summary 11150). All position objectives are in accordance with Didlake's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Cleans and keeps in an orderly condition working areas and washrooms of an office, or commercial or other establishment.


• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using brooms, mops and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.


• Cleans rugs, carpets upholstered furniture and draperies using vacuum cleaner.


• Dusting furniture and equipment.


• Polishes metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.


• Washes walls, ceiling and woodwork.


• Washes windows, door panels and sills.


• Empties wastebaskets and cleaning ashtrays.


• Transports trash, waste and other refuse to disposal area.


• Cleans restrooms' fixtures, floors, walls and replenishes supplies.


• Responsible for working with a positive team spirit and producing quality work.


• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by Didlake Policy.


• Responsible for following safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of equipment and other activities.


• Reports to immediate supervisor any and all maintenance issues and/or damage noticed in the employee's assigned work area or equipment.


• Requisitions supplies and equipment from Supervisor.


• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by Didlake Policy.


• Follows safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of equipment and other activities.


• Completes and maintains all Didlake required trainings.


• Other duties as assigned or as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.