Custodian - Government Facility Cleaning

Melwood; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood seeks a Custodian to perform cleaning tasks under the supervision of the Lead Worker & Custodial Foreman, ensuring custodial contract specifications are met.

The position requires completing a background check and drug screening, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Training or experience of 3–6 months is required, with ability to pass a security clearance and provide disability proof.

Qualifications

• Must have three to six months training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts.
• Must be able to provide medical proof of a disability

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs and offices.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose the trash in 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 supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

Job description

Melwood seeks a Custodian to perform cleaning tasks under the supervision of the Lead Worker & Custodial Foreman, ensuring custodial contract specifications are met.

The position requires completing a background check and drug screening, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Training or experience of 3–6 months is required, with ability to pass a security clearance and provide disability proof.