On Call Janitor-AnacostiaE0001-Washington, DC (3Positions)

PORTCO, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PORTCO, Inc is seeking a dedicated janitorial team member to maintain clean facilities in Suffolk, VA. The role includes basic cleaning tasks, restroom upkeep, and waste removal as part of daily duties.

The position requires basic knowledge of cleaning practices, adherence to safety guidelines, and a valid driver’s license for driving duties related to the job. The work conditions imply physical activity and routine outdoor exposure.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cleaning practices, procedures, safety rules, and equipment.
• Ability to follow directions, work with co-workers, and maintain standards.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurance requirements for job-related driving.

Responsibilities

• Police public areas.
• Basic floor care: dust mop, sweep, and wet mop floors.
• Spray-buff floors, may require some use of power equipment.
• Vacuum and spot clean rugs and carpets.
• Scrub and clean restroom fixtures.
• Stock restroom supplies with towels, soap, and other items.
• Dust and clean walls, doors, blinds, windows, woodwork, and other above-floor surfaces; dust, clean, and polish furniture fixtures.
• Clean elevators and stairwells.
• Police around the outside of the building; sweep and remove debris from outer areas and walkways.
• Empty inside and outside trash receptacles; empty recycling containers.
• All other duties as assigned within scope of work.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Safety practices

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Candidates with disabilities or Rehab referrals preferred.

PORTCO, Inc is a non‑stock, non‑profit, 501(C)(3) corporation located in Suffolk, Virginia. PORTCO was founded in 1991 as an Employment Service Organization to provide transitional, supported employment, and vocational services to individuals with disabilities who could not otherwise find and maintain competitive employment on their own.

Daily cleaning of buildings involves manual labor and requires moderate physical strength, including lifting up to 25 pounds. Typical duties include dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture, high dusting, vacuuming, and simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Police public areas
• Basic floor care: dust mop, sweep, and wet mop floors
• Spray‑buff floors, may require some use of power equipment
• Vacuum and spot clean rugs and carpets
• Scrub and clean restroom fixtures
• Stock restroom supplies with towels, soap, and other items
• Dust and clean walls, doors, blinds, windows, woodwork, and other above‑floor surfaces; dust, clean, and polish furniture fixtures
• Clean elevators and stairwells
• Police around the outside of the building; sweep and remove debris from outer areas and walkways
• Empty inside and outside trash receptacles; empty recycling containers
• All other duties as assigned within scope of work

Accountable for

• Timely completion and accuracy of all work
• Working closely and harmoniously with other employees
• Adherence to contract requirements, company policies, and all safety and health regulations
• Punctual attendance

Work Conditions

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.
• The employee frequently stands, walks, sits, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reaches with hands and arms, climbs stairs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently exposed to weather conditions prevailing at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Authorities and Limitations of Authority

• As assigned.

Job Requirements – Mandatory

• Basic knowledge of modern housekeeping practices, procedures, systems, and equipment
• Basic knowledge of safety practices as related to work
• Basic knowledge of health service techniques and practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, hospital staff, and government officials
• Ability to follow directions, understand work rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurance eligibility requirements for job‑related driving

Job Requirements – Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a background check