Janitor (DA) 7:00am - 4:00pm

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. is seeking a custodial staff member for the Washington, DC Navy Yard location. Working hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with starting pay at $20.31 per hour.

The role requires pre-employment criminal background checks, government security clearance checks, and drug testing. Responsibilities include cleaning hallways and offices, disposing of waste, dusting, waxing floors, cleaning glass surfaces, snow removal, and operating cleaning

Qualifications

• Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing.
• Pre-employment background checks and government security clearance checks will be conducted.
• Must be able to stand for 80% of the work time and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• 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 procedure.
• Dust horizontal surfaces.
• Empty and wash ashtrays.
• 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 fixtures.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Vacuum rugs.
• Mix cleaning solutions.
• Maintain issued equipment.
• Notify supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed.

Skills

Mobility

Stamina

Vision & Safety

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

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
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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