Janitor - TS/SCI

Dawson; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks a qualified Janitor to support Fort Meade facilities, performing routine cleaning, sanitizing, floor care, waste removal, and general custodial duties in Government facilities, ensuring clean, safe, and professional workplaces in compliance with contract requirements.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and capability to operate janitorial equipment; candidates must be able to lift supplies and work in varied conditions; TS/SCI security clearance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience cleaning commercial, industrial, institutional, or Government facilities preferred.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, janitorial tools, and custodial equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine janitorial and custodial services in assigned facilities and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, hallways, common areas, breakrooms, entrances, stairways, and other assigned spaces.
• Operate janitorial equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and replace liners as needed.
• Replenish restroom supplies, paper products, soap, and other consumable supplies.
• Maintain janitorial closets, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Respond to assigned work orders and service requests in a timely manner.
• Comply with all environmental, safety, security, and contract requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Reliability

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mops

Buffers

Floor machines

Carts

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Position Summary

LAUKOA is seeking a qualified Janitor to support facilities operations at Fort Meade, Maryland. This position performs routine cleaning, sanitizing, floor care, waste removal, and general custodial duties in Government-owned facilities. The selected candidate will help maintain clean, safe, and professional facilities while complying with contract requirements, applicable safety procedures, and established cleaning standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine janitorial and custodial services in assigned facilities and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, hallways, common areas, breakrooms, entrances, stairways, and other assigned spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, disinfect, and spot clean floors, furniture, fixtures, walls, doors, and high-touch surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and replace liners as needed.
• Replenish restroom supplies, paper products, soap, and other consumable supplies.
• Perform floor care duties, including vacuuming, mopping, buffing, stripping, waxing, and carpet spot cleaning as assigned.
• Clean interior glass, mirrors, fixtures, dispensers, and other surfaces.
• Report damaged fixtures, clogged drains, unsafe conditions, supply needs, and facility deficiencies to supervision.
• Operate janitorial equipment, cleaning tools, and chemical products safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Maintain janitorial closets, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Respond to assigned work orders and service requests in a timely manner.
• Comply with all environmental, safety, security, and contract requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience cleaning commercial, industrial, institutional, or Government facilities preferred.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, janitorial tools, and custodial equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic janitorial and custodial cleaning practices.
• Ability to clean and sanitize assigned areas in accordance with established standards.
• Ability to safely operate vacuums, mops, buffers, floor machines, carts, and related janitorial equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, chemical handling instructions, and cleaning schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a facilities support team.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while working in occupied Government facilities.

Security Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning supplies, trash, equipment, and materials consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to operate janitorial equipment safely for extended periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying facility conditions.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding custodial work.

Wage Rate

• Between $35.00 - $45.00 per hour (included is $5.09 for Health & Welfare)

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.