AbilityOne CUSTODIAN GSA Lafayette PT

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Same-day pay

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick pay

11 paid holidays

Basic life insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

403(b)/401(k) plan

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance in federal agency facilities during the 4:00 PM–8:00 PM shift. The role emphasizes adherence to safety guidelines and quality standards.

You will dust, mop, vacuum, and operate cleaning equipment, report maintenance needs, and ensure a safe, presentable environment. Prior custodial work is a plus; the position requires ability to lift up to 40 pounds and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to decipher/comprehend signs indicating danger.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment such as a scrubber and extractor.
• Ability to obtain security clearance to work at a federal site.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness in assigned facility areas.
• Performs cleaning duties including dusting, mopping, vacuuming and trash removal.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned and maintained properly.

Skills

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Communicates Effectively

Collaborates Effectively

Instills Trust

Tools

Scrubber

Extractor

Job description

Overview

Shift Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM

Provides preventive cleaning services for Federal Agency in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This position is responsible and will be held accountable for behaving in accordance with divisional and organizational RISE values and expectations.

Goodwill offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, and robust benefits, including the option for same day pay, accrued personal time off (PTO) and sick pay, 11 paid holidays, basic life insurance, individual and family dental and vision benefits, pet insurance, generous employee discounts, and access to an employee assistance program (EAP). 403(b)/401(k) plan available.

Responsibilities

Essential Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effective
• Collaborates Effectively
• Instills Trust

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness in assigned areas of the facility.
• Performs cleaning duties such as dusting lights, furniture, and other horizontal surfaces, dry mopping hard floor surfaces, vacuuming carpets, emptying and cleaning trash containers and ashtrays, spot cleaning walls and windows, and using the high-speed buffer to burnish hard floor surfaces.
• Cleans and maintains assigned equipment.

This position requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of up to 40 pounds. Prolonged walking and standing are required as well as frequent bending, reaching and stooping.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Notifies supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to decipher/comprehend signs indicating danger.
• Skilled in the knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment such as a scrubber and extractor.
• Ability to obtain security clearance to work at assigned work site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience.
• Graduate of GGW's NISH custodial training program.

While candidates may clear Goodwill of Greater Washington's (GGW) standard background check and drug screening requirements, continued employment is contingent upon successfully completing any additional government-level background checks or security requirements required by the agency where the position is based. These requirements may involve a more extensive review than GGW's standard pre-employment screening. Therefore, candidates are expected to fully and accurately disclose all requested background information during the government screening process.