Janitor

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Bluemont (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation is seeking a dedicated Janitor for Bluemont, VA. The role requires cleaning offices, conference rooms, and common areas, with duties including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and detail work on stainless steel.

Employees will perform floor care such as stripping, waxing, buffing, and sealing. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus the ability to pass a background check and drug screen for government sites.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of janitorial and/or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to a Federal Government Site and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, conference rooms, hallways, common areas, bathrooms, kitchens, etc.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, and clean surfaces.
• Polish and detail stainless steel surfaces.
• Perform floor work including stripping, waxing, buffing, and sealing floors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

MS 365 familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

About this position: JanitorLocation – Bluemont, VA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

• Cleaning offices, conference rooms, hallways, common areas, bathrooms, kitchens, etc.
• Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning
• Polishing and detailing stainless steel
• Various floor work includes stripping and waxing, buffing, and sealing floors

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
• Level of Experience Requirements: 1 year of previous janitorial and/or housekeeping experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain access to a Federal Government Site and to pass a pre-employment drug screening is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting / maintenance room with exposure to computer screens and HVAC / electrical equipment.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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