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

Melwood; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning tasks at a Ft. Belvoir, VA site under a government contract. The role requires ability to obtain a government security clearance and pass a background check.

Core hours are 7:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with an hourly wage of $17.84. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, dusting, waste disposal, bathroom cleaning, floor care, glass cleaning, snow removal, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of training or experience.
• Ability to pass security clearance for designated contracts.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of trash.
• 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 fixtures.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Vacuum rugs.
• Mix cleaning solutions.
• Maintain issued equipment.
• Notify supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed.
• All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

Job description

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

This position is located in Ft. Belvoir, VA

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. Clean bathrooms.
• 6. Wax and buff floors with prescribed buffers.
• 7. Clean glass and windows.
• 8. Wash walls and other vertical surfaces.
• 9. Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks.
• 10. Polish kick panels, doorknobs, and other designated fixtures.
• 11. Strip and wax floors.
• 12. Vacuum rugs.
• 13. Mix cleaning solutions.
• 14. Maintain issued equipment.
• 15. Notify the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• 16. All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

Essential Functions

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 Affiant Plan in place.

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