Custodian Technician — Clean, Safe, Security-Clearance Ready

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across facilities under contract requirements. This role requires ability to pass security clearance and background checks, plus capability to work in a program designed for individuals with disabilities.

The successful candidate will perform standard janitorial tasks, follow safety guidelines, and cooperate with supervisors to ensure trust and reliability in daily operations.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Security clearance

Disability proof

Training/learning

Job description

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across facilities under contract requirements. This role requires ability to pass security clearance and background checks, plus capability to work in a program designed for individuals with disabilities.

The successful candidate will perform standard janitorial tasks, follow safety guidelines, and cooperate with supervisors to ensure trust and reliability in daily operations.