Custodian NNEES Casual/On Call

Goodwill Northern New England; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated custodial staff to ensure cleanliness and hygiene in various facilities. This role involves routine cleaning tasks such as sanitizing restrooms, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, while also maintaining custodial equipment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of safety procedures and possess the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Join a supportive team that values personal growth and community impact, where your contributions will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for all employees. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and take pride in your work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of custodial cleaning practices and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties including cleaning restrooms and mopping floors.
• Maintain custodial equipment and restock supplies as needed.
• Report needs and concerns to the Project Manager.

Skills

Understanding verbal instructions

Following safety procedures

Operating vacuums and related equipment

Using cleaning equipment and supplies

Lifting and manipulating heavy objects

Reading and understanding written communications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Power scrubbers

Waxers

Buffers

Job description

1.On Call: flexible scheduling that varies week to week; must be able to assist with snow removal

2. Casual: 15 hours per week; 6am - 5pm

The AbilityOne Program is a federal initiative and the largest source of employment for people with medically documented disabilities. Through a national network of more than 550 nonprofit agencies, the program provides the federal government with products and services at fair market prices.

The AbilityOne Program is committed to producing quality products while enhancing the personal independence and quality of life for employees. Employees learn job skills that allow them to grow within their communities and build successful careers in public and private-sector jobs.

Contracts under the AbilityOne Program offer federal customers high-quality products available through a variety of distributors at reasonable prices and delivered when needed. AbilityOne service contracts offer a stable workforce dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms. Sweeping and mopping hard surface flooring. Vacuuming carpets. Cleaning stairwells. Disinfecting touch points and surfaces. Cleaning window glass on entry doors and office windows. Cleaning employee lunch rooms. Dusting. Emptying trash receptacles and shredding machines.

Is additional clearance required? Yes, along with the agency background check, employees have to apply for clearance and badging process through the Government agency Department of Transportation. This includes fingerprinting and PIV badging and their background process for clearance and PIV card to gain entry to the Federal facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Reports needs and concerns to Project Manager, which may include checking supply levels.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Position requires: a) regular and routine dusting, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and cleaning restrooms; b) routine maintenance to custodial equipment; and c) use of power equipment to buff and restore floors and shampoo carpets.

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet program eligibility requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must pass a government background check to acquire naval access badge.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Lifting less than 20 lbs

Novice

Use of power scrubbers, waxers, and buffers

Novice

Knowledge of Custodial/cleaning practices

Novice

Documentation

Novice

Cleaning

Some Knowledge

Ability to multitask

Some Knowledge

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

High School Diploma/GED or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)