Janitor

Melwood; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood in Washington, DC is seeking a Custodial Worker for a 7:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday schedule at the Navy Yard. The position is set aside for persons with a disability and requires proof of disability prior to interviewing. Starting pay is $20.31/hour with pre-employment background checks, security clearance checks, and drug testing.

Supervision is provided by the Site Foreman. Responsibilities include cleaning, sweeping, trash disposal, bathrooms, waxing floors, windows, and related

Qualifications

• This position is set aside for persons with a disability.
• Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing.
• Working hours for this position are 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• The starting pay is $20.31 per hour.
• This position is located in Washington, DC at the Navy Yard.
• This position requires pre-employment criminal background checks, government security clearance checks, and drug testing for employment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in a 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

Skills

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Team communication

Following instructions

Education

Six months training or experience

Job description

• This position is set aside for persons with a disability


• Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing


• Working hours for this position are 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday


• The starting pay is $20.31 per hour


• This position is located in Washington, DC at the Navy Yard


• This position requires pre-employment criminal background checks, government security clearance checks, and drug testing for employment

CUSTODIAL WORKER 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

• This position is set aside for persons with a disability


• Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing


• Working hours for this position are 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday


• The starting pay is $20.31 per hour


• This position is located in Washington, DC at the Navy Yard


• This position requires pre-employment criminal background checks, government security clearance checks, and drug testing for employment

Key Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices


• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in a 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

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• The incumbent is supervised by the Site 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

• Must have six months training or experience


• Be capable of performing the essential functions


• Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts