Janitor/Floor Equipment Operator

Didlake; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in rehabilitation services is seeking a Janitor/Floor Equipment Operator. This role involves maintaining cleanliness across various facilities, operating floor equipment, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. The position offers full-time benefits including health coverage and a retirement plan. Ideal candidates will have experience in floor maintenance and a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Health coverage

401k-Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Paid time-off program

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in floor maintenance, e.g. stripping and waxing floors preferred.
• Ability to pass and hold a security clearance background check.

Responsibilities

• Cleans restrooms, offices, break rooms, and other work areas.
• Operates floor equipment for maintenance and preventive care.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies and requests equipment from Supervisor.

Skills

Floor Maintenance

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

$17.75/hr

The Janitor/Floor Equipment Operator is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of all floor equipment used to perform the maintenance of floors. The person in this position must also perform preventive maintenance on all equipment as outlined in the equipment technical manual and company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The Janitor/Floor Equipment Operator 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.

• Cleans hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas.
• Cleans floors using brooms, mops, powered scrubbing, floor finishing applicator, and floor burnishing machines.
• Polishes metal work such as fixtures and fittings.
• Washes windows, door panels and sills,
• Empties wastebaskets and cleans ashtrays.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Responsible for working with a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by Didlake Policy.
• Responsible for following safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of equipment and other activities.
• Sets an example through dependability, hard work, strong business ethics and personal appearance
• Requests supplies and equipment from Supervisor.
• May be required to train other employees on how to properly use, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Completes and maintains all Didlake required trainings.

Full-TimeBenefits Include:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• A 401k-Retirement plan with company match
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program
• A paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company
• A paid sick leave program that begins to accrue upon starting work
• Paid holidays

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.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in floor maintenance, e.g. stripping and waxing floors preferred.
• Possess the ability to pass and hold a security clearance background check.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to work in environments with narrow, moving, and/or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to interact effectively and supportively with people with disabilities.
• Ability to apply good judgment in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Must possess and demonstrate high initiative, adaptability, reliability, flexibility, and convey a positive team member attitude.
• Ability to maintain a proficient level of knowledge on the different types of floor machines, safe operation, care, and upkeep.Must practice the safe operation of all electrical and battery-driven floor cleaning equipment.