Laboratory Facilities Cleaning Specialist

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is seeking a dedicated Facilities Custodian to join the Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Directorate in Frederick, MD. You will perform a variety of cleaning duties in laboratory and office areas, ensure hygiene standards are met, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining a consistently high level of facility cleanliness.

Responsibilities include operating autoclaves and industrial cleaning equipment, cleaning floors,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; no work experience required.
• Able to operate industrial cleaning equipment.
• English reading for safety procedures and signage.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cleaning duties in laboratory and office areas.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned thoroughly and meet hygiene requirements.
• Prioritize cleaning tasks to meet deadlines and maintain consistent facility cleanliness.
• Remain flexible in handling varying tasks and/or unexpected challenges.
• Clean and wash windows, woodwork, furniture, floor coverings, fixtures, stairwells, fire doors, and restrooms.
• Vacuum, dust, and wet mop floors.
• Spray, buff, strip, and refinish floors.
• Clean carpets.
• Operate autoclaves.
• Operate industrial power equipment for cleaning.

Skills

Reliability

Lifting 50 lbs

English reading

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Autoclaves

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is seeking a dedicated Facilities Custodian to join the Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Directorate in Frederick, MD. You will perform a variety of cleaning duties in laboratory and office areas, ensure hygiene standards are met, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining a consistently high level of facility cleanliness.

Responsibilities include operating autoclaves and industrial cleaning equipment, cleaning floors,