Janitor

Didlake, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HRA

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a full-time janitor to maintain restrooms, offices, break rooms, and common areas. The role emphasizes safety, dependable teamwork, and the ability to follow detailed cleaning instructions.

Required: High School diploma or GED and at least 6 months custodial experience. You will use standard cleaning equipment and supplies, participate in Didlake training, and support a mission-driven organization serving people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; minimum 6 months custodial/janitorial experience.
• Follow safety procedures and use cleaning equipment correctly.
• Effective communication with co-workers and customers.
• Positive team player attitude and reliability.
• Ability to interact with employees with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain restrooms, offices, break rooms, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, rugs, carpets, and upholstery.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and equipment; polish metalwork and fittings.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, door panels, and sills.
• Empty wastebaskets, transport trash to disposal areas, and recycle materials.
• Replenish restroom supplies as needed.
• Follow safety standards and proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Maintain quality work and conduct per Didlake policies.
• Complete and maintain all required Didlake training.

Skills

Custodial experience

Safety procedures

Effective communication

Team player

Interact with disabled staff

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Why This Role Matters

The Janitor independently cleans restrooms, offices, break rooms, locker rooms, kitchenettes/pantries, showers, stairwells, corridors, elevators/escalators, and other work areas. Duties involve a combination of the following: sweeping, mopping floors; removing trash and other materials for recycling; dusting furniture or fixtures; polishing metal fixtures or trimmings; replenishing restroom supplies.

What You Will Do

• Clean and maintain restrooms, offices, break rooms, locker rooms, kitchenettes/pantries, showers, stairwells, corridors, elevators/escalators, and other work areas.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and equipment; polish metalwork and fittings.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, door panels, and sills.
• Empty wastebaskets, transport trash to disposal areas, and recycle materials appropriately.
• Replenish restroom supplies as needed.
• Follow all safety standards and proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Maintain quality work and appropriate conduct in line with Didlake policies.
• Complete and maintain all required Didlake training.

Requirements

What You Bring

You bring previous custodial or janitorial experience, knowledge of general cleaning products and equipment, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Dependability, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively with people with disabilities are essential.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED, or
• Minimum of 6 months previous custodial or janitorial experience

Skills & Abilities

• Access to the work site for this position requires avalid Real ID.
• Ability to carry out simple but detailed instructions
• Effective communication skills with co-workers
• Positive team player attitude
• Ability to interact effectively with employees with disabilities
• Ability to work safely in environments with narrow, moving, and/or slippery surfaces

Why Join Didlake

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact in the lives of people with disabilities
• Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and skill development
• Meaningful, purposeful work that makes a difference every day
• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work and personal support
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off awarded after every year of service
• Paid sick leave that begins accruing upon hire
• Employee Development Program (EDP)
• Paid holidays

Scheduled Hours

8:30am-5:00pm

$17.84

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.