Custodian

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC (CGS) is seeking an on-site Custodian in Annapolis Junction, MD to perform data center and sensitive-area cleaning using industry-best practices. The role emphasizes safety, proper documentation, and coordination with customers to minimize disruption.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant cleaning experience, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and pass a background/drug screening for security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of similar commercial cleaning experience, including sensitive areas such as data centers.
• Experience with cleaning and waxing compounds, floor buffers and custodial equipment.
• Knowledge of specialty cleaning (HPL floors, VCT, ULPA, anti-static finishes).
• Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen; obtain required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Dust and clean identified areas per the cleaning schedule and industry standards.
• Document work accurately and timely per procedures and management instructions.
• Coordinate times, access and accommodations with the customer to minimize disruption.
• Report scheduling challenges to management to avoid delays in completion.
• Use appropriate supplies and tools for cleaning tasks; handle chemicals safely.
• Strip and refinish vinyl composition tile (VCT).
• Respond to emergencies as directed or needed.
• Move material, equipment and furniture as required to perform tasks.
• Maintain custodian equipment, inventory and tools; assist others as needed.
• Follow safety and security protocols and prepare cleaning equipment.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team lifting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is onsite and located in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Job Overview

The Custodian dusts/cleans sensitive areas/rooms such as data centers, interior high-level piping/equipment and general custodian assignments. The tasks include utilizing and incorporating innovative methods, best industry practices, and green cleaning processes when applicable for raised floor cleaning, subfloor cleaning, anti-static floor finishing and ultra-low particulate vacuuming. All work shall be completed in accordance with good housekeeping standards, the Association of Data Center Cleaning Professionals, OSHA and ASHRAE.

Pay Rate

$25.50hr

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Dust and clean identified areas per the cleaning g schedule and applicable industry standards.
• Accurately and timely document work in accordance with procedures and management instructions.
• Coordinate times, access and other accommodations with customer to minimize disruption of normal business activities.
• Report scheduling challenges with management to decrease and avoid late work completion.
• Utilize appropriate supplies and tools applicable to cleaning task, i.e. low lent material, non-marking rubber, protective bumpers, non-conductive, low speed scrubbers, non-ammoniated chemicals, etc.
• Report all safety concerns and act accordingly, i.e. damaged entry mats.
• Perform all work in a manner that does not damage customer or company property.
• Utilize only chemicals pre-approved by the customer and company.
• Strip and refinish vinyl composition tile (VCT).
• Respond to emergency situations as directed or needed.
• Remove trash and recycling from applicable areas.
• Clean all work areas during and upon completing tasks to reduce safety concerns and customer work disruptions.
• Assist to maintain custodian equipment, inventory and tools.
• Provide assistance to other employees, i.e. training, escorting, etc.
• Effectively practice all safety and security protocols and practices.
• Prepare cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Move material, equipment and furniture as needed to perform work tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year experience of similar commercial cleaning experience, i.e. sensitive areas, data centers.
• Experience utilizing cleaning and waxing compounds, floor buffers and custodial equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialty cleaning, i.e. HPL floors, VCT, ULPA, anti-static floor finishes, subfloors, ladder/lift use.
• Considerable knowledge and experience of proper safety techniques and procedures.
• Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions and make routine decisions independently
• Ability to sustain long periods of light to moderately heavy physical activity
• Ability to perform tasks at high and low heights, i.e. under raised floors, on ladders/scaffolding.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work additional hours and shift work as needed
• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently and team lift 75 pounds.

Preferred

• Possess the required security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently and team lift 75 pounds.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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