CUSTODIAN (DA) 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Melwood-7; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood is seeking a custodial professional at Ft. Belvoir, VA to perform cleaning duties under the Custodial Foreman. Core hours are 7:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with an hourly wage of $17.84.

The role requires the ability to pass a criminal history background check, drug screening, and to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, trash disposal, dusting, floor care, glass cleaning, snow removal, and general cleaning duties as

Qualifications

• Three to six months of training or experience, or ability to learn essential functions.
• Background check and drug screening required; must be able to obtain/maintain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of trash.
• Dust horizontal surfaces.
• Empty and wash ashtrays.
• Wax and buff floors.
• Clean glass and windows.
• Wash walls and other vertical surfaces.
• Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks.
• Polish kick panels and fixtures.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Vacuum rugs.
• Mix cleaning solutions.
• Maintain issued equipment.
• Notify supervisor when supplies are needed.
• All other duties per Custodial Foreman.

Skills

Cleaning

Physical stamina

Job description

This position is located in Ft. Belvoir, VA

• This position is set aside for a person with a disability according to the AbilityOne governmentcontract.
• Proof of Disability is required prior to interviewing

The core working hours are 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, M-F

The hourly wage is $17.84

This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, performs those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices.
• 2. Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in the prescribed manner.
• 3. Dust horizontal surfaces.
• 4. Empty and wash ashtrays.
• 5. Wax and buff floors with prescribed buffers.
• 6. Clean glass and windows.
• 7. Wash walls and other vertical surfaces.
• 8. Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks.
• 9. Polish kick panels, doorknobs, and other designated fixtures.
• 10. Strip and wax floors.
• 11. Vacuum rugs.
• 12. Mix cleaning solutions.
• 13. Maintain issued equipment.
• 14. Notify the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• 15. 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%. 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, and 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 three to six months of training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions. Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts.

Melwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions. Melwood has an affirmative action plan in place.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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