Day Porter (DOT)

EMCOR Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of facilities services as a Day Porter in Washington D.C. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety at the DOT Headquarters, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. With a focus on attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values reliable service. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive work environment where your contributions matter. If you're organized, flexible, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• 2+ years of housekeeping experience in commercial-industrial settings.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily interior and exterior cleaning tasks.
• Notify management of maintenance issues and safety concerns.

Skills

Housekeeping Procedures

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Safety Protocols

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Power Tools

Job description

About Us:EMCOR Government Services offers an experienced single-source solution for meeting the routine and mission-critical needs of federal, state, local and other government organizations. By combining our expert professional technicians, commercial best practices, extensive facilities knowledge and strong commitment to reliable, responsive service, we enable our government clients to achieve consistently high-performance facilities, on-time projects and long-term value.

Job Title: Day Porter (DOT)

Job Summary:EMCOR Government Services has an immediate need for Day Porters in Washington DC. The Day Porters conducts housekeeping at the DOT Headquarters site in Washington D.C. This position is covered by the CBA for SEIU Local 32BJ

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily interior cleaning of the building including emptying waste receptacles, debris and trash removal, vacuuming/shampooing floors and carpets, dusting and cleaning furniture, cleaning and restocking restrooms, washing walls, polishing, mopping floors, placing down mats/runners in inclement weather, cleaning up spills, cleaning windows and window coverings, etc., in accordance with established procedures and as directed by a Supervisor.
• May be required to perform exterior building and premises cleaning and basic maintenance, including exterior walls and windows, parking lots and structures, walkways and paths, gardens and lawns, outdoor furnishings, fountains, curbs/gutters, exterior hallways, and stairwells, etc.
• May be directed to assist with minor maintenance such as replacing batteries for touchless faucets and toilets and plunging toilets.
• Other assigned duties (depending on the building, facility, and client needs) may include gardening and lawn care, assisting with inventory control and supply ordering, snow removal (including salting/ sanding).
• Expected to promptly notify management of spills and emergency situations, need for major and minor building/facility repairs, lights that are out or broken, broken equipment and fixtures, damaged structures, ruptured pipes/plumbing, problems with heating/cooling and ventilation and any other observable safety issues/concerns
• Expected to properly and safely use and operate related equipment, tools, devices, and chemical/cleaning agents, including mops, vacuums, electric polishing machines, power tools and equipment, and special cleaning solutions in order to efficiently perform the duties and to avoid harming floors, fixtures, individuals, and themselves

Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in housekeeping on Commercial-Industrial building equipment.
• Be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of housekeeping procedures and technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents in English.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment used to perform job duties
• Reliable, thorough, observant, organized, flexible and courteous
• Effective listener and team player
• Understand written or verbal instructions from the designated supervisor
• Practice the necessary safety protocols and procedures
• Follows through and carries out work orders
• Must be able to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Must be willing and able to work any day or night shift schedule
• Must be willing to work evenings or weekends (on call) in case of an emergency.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; talks or hear and test or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and handle
• All of these requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low areas, high areas, benches, and corners
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds in order to clean work areas and handle supplies and equipment
• Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range: $20.40

Other Compensation: none

Benefits: Health and Welfare Benefits consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement

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