CUSTODIAL WORKER

Melwood; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,335,000 - 73,416,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood in Washington, DC, at the US Courthouse, is seeking a custodial worker for an evening shift (5:00 pm–10:00 pm, Monday–Friday). This position is set aside for a person with a disability and requires documented proof before interview.

Core duties include cleaning hallways, offices, bathrooms, floors, and fixtures, with attention to safety and proper waste handling. Applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and be eligible for a government security clearance; pay is

Qualifications

• Must have six months of cleaning experience.
• Be capable of learning to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in the prescribed manner
• Dust horizontal surfaces
• Empty and wash ashtrays
• Clean bathrooms
• Wax and buff floors with prescribed buffers
• Clean glass and windows
• Wash walls and other vertical surfaces
• Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks
• Polish kick panels, doorknobs, and other designated fixtures
• Strip and wax floors
• Vacuum rugs
• Mix cleaning solutions
• Maintain issued equipment
• Notify the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks
• All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman

Job description

• This position is set aside for a person with a disability.
• Documented proof of disability is required prior to the interview
• This position is located in Washington, DC at the US Courthouse
• The core working hours are 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• The rate of pay is $22.28 per hour
• This position requires a criminal background check, drug screening, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in the prescribed manner
• Dust horizontal surfaces
• Empty and wash ashtrays
• Clean bathrooms
• Wax and buff floors with prescribed buffers
• Clean glass and windows
• Wash walls and other vertical surfaces
• Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks
• Polish kick panels, doorknobs, and other designated fixtures
• Strip and wax floors
• Vacuum rugs
• Mix cleaning solutions
• Maintain issued equipment
• Notify the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks
• All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman

Physical Qualifications

• The incumbent must be able to stand 80% of the work time, walk 15%, and sit 5%
• He/She must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds in order to clean work areas and handle supplies and equipment
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle
• All of these requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low areas, high areas, benches, and corners
• Must be able to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Must be able to see, have depth perception, and tell colors for safety reasons and to distinguish between chemicals

Qualifications

• Must have six months of experience
• Be capable of learning to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts