JANITOR

Melwood; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood, located at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a Custodian to perform routine cleaning tasks across hallways, offices, bathrooms and common areas. The role involves sweeping, mopping, dusting, waste disposal and floor care on a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Candidates should have at least six months of experience, be able to pass a background check, and obtain a government security clearance if required.

Qualifications

• Six months experience preferred
• Capable of learning to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts

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

INTRODUCTION

• This position is set aside for a person with a disability.
• Proof of disability is required before interviewing.
• This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Must have Floor Work Experience.
• This position is located in Annapolis, MD at the Naval Academy
• The core working hours are 5am - 1pm, M-F, Various Weekends & Holidays on a rotating schedule.
• The hourly wage is $22.91.
• This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Key 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.

Physical Qualifications

• Must be able to stand 80% of the work time, walk 15%, and sit 5%
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds in order to clean work areas and handle supplies and equipment
• 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 communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Must be able to see, have depth perception and tell colors for safety reasons and to distinguish between chemicals.

Qualifications

• Six months experience preferred
• Capable of learning to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts