Janitor 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (DA)

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. is hiring a custodial worker in Washington, DC. The role involves cleaning hallways, offices and facilities, with core hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The position is set aside for a person with a documented disability and requires ability to pass security clearance.

The hourly rate is $20.75, and duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, waxing floors, cleaning windows, and reporting supply needs to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Three to six months training or experience, or ability to learn essential functions.
• Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs and offices.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of trash per procedures.
• Dust horizontal surfaces.
• Wash glass and windows.
• Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks.
• Strip and wax floors and vacuum rugs.
• Maintain issued equipment and notify supervisor when supplies/equipment are needed.

Skills

Cleaning tasks

Safety awareness

Job description

NRL
4555 Overlook Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20375, USA

NRL
4555 Overlook Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20375, USA

THIS JOB IS SET ASIDE FOR A PERSON WITH A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY. MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Core hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM-4:00 PM

The hourly rate is $20.75

Melwood’s mission is to empower people with developmental disabilities to enrich their own lives through our services.

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, performs those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sweep and mop hallways, stairs and offices.

2. Empty wastebaskets and dispose the trash in prescribed manner.

3. Dust horizontal surfaces.

4. Empty and wash ashtrays.

6. Wax and buff floors with prescribed buffers.

7. Clean glass and windows.

8. Wash walls and other vertical surfaces.

9. Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks.

10. Polish kick panels, doorknobs and other designated fixtures.

11. Strip and wax floors.

12. Vacuum rugs.

13. Mix cleaning solutions.

14. Maintain issued equipment.

15. Notify supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.

16. All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

Essential Functions

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

The incumbent 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 three to six months training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions. Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts.

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Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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