Janitor - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Melwood; Sunnyside (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employer-paid health care

Job summary

Melwood in Beltsville, MD, is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning tasks under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman. Core hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, for a full-time role with a competitive salary and 100% employer-paid health care coverage.

The position requires passing a criminal history background check and drug screening, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of training or experience in custodial work.
• Ability to pass security clearance for designated contracts.
• Pre-employment background checks and E-Verify will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of trash properly.
• 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 fixtures such as kick panels and doorknobs.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Vacuum rugs.
• Mix cleaning solutions and maintain equipment.
• Notify supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Security clearance readiness

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

• This position is set aside for persons with a disability
  • Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing

The core working hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

This position is located in Beltsville, MD

The core working hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

The hourly wage is $20.03

This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and 100% employer-paid health care coverage

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.

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 of the trash in the prescribed manner.
• *3. Dust horizontal surfaces.
• *4. Empty and wash ashtrays.
• *5. Clean bathrooms.
• 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 the 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%. He/She 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 these requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs and cleaning low areas, high areas, benches, and corners. Must communicate with supervisors and co-workers; must be able to see, have depth perception, tell colors for safety reasons, and distinguish between chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Melwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions. Melwood has an Aff

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.