General Cleaner - SA20

The Tatitlek Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation is seeking a General Cleaner to perform routine custodial work in DoD facilities in Arlington, ensuring a clean, safe and orderly environment after daily operations. The role covers restrooms, offices, kitchens, and common areas with strict adherence to safety and security standards.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, follow cleaning schedules, and maintain reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, walk, stand, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Reliability and consistent attendance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, breakrooms, and kitchen areas.
• Sweep, mop, dust, and vacuum floors and surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling throughout the facility.
• Wipe down desks, counters, tables, doors, and high-touch surfaces.
• Restock restroom supplies.
• Perform basic floor care tasks.
• Clean glass, partitions, interior doors, and entrance areas.
• Follow safety procedures and cleaning standards.
• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to supervisor.
• Secure building doors and prepare areas for the next business day.

Skills

Reliability

Safety compliance

Background check

Independent work

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The General Cleaner is responsible for performing routine custodial cleaning to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment. This role focuses on full-area cleaning of offices, common spaces, restrooms, and work areas after daily business operations have ended.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, breakrooms, and kitchen areas.
• Sweep, mop, dust, and vacuum floors and surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling throughout the facility.
• Wipe down desks, counters, tables, doors, and high-touch surfaces.
• Restock restroom supplies. (soap, paper products, etc.)
• Perform basic floor care tasks.
• Clean glass, partitions, interior doors, and entrance areas.
• Follow all safety procedures, chemical handling rules, and company cleaning standards.
• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to supervisor.
• Secure building doors and ensure areas are ready for the next business day.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, walk, stand, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow a cleaning schedule.
• Reliability and consistent attendance.
• Ability to retain or obtain a background/security clearance commensurate with the position.
• Ability to work independently while consistently adhering to all safety and security policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed indoors with some potential risks to safety and health hazards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods.

Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.

Must be able to work around food and cleaning products

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

Salary

$19.60/hr