Overnight Custodian — Clean, Safe Public Spaces

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same-day pay

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

EAP access

401(k) plan

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking an Overnight Custodian to perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance in the Senate Office Buildings. Duties include cleaning common areas, dusting surfaces, emptying trash, and ensuring sanitation per GGW policies.

The role emphasizes customer focus, safety, and adherence to RISE value expectations. The position requires ability to obtain security clearance, follow instructions, and complete a custodial training program.

Qualifications

• Essential competencies listed: decision quality, action orientation, effective communication, collaboration, and trust-building.

Responsibilities

• Clean and police common areas per policies.
• Dust surfaces including lights and vents.
• Empty trash and sanitize containers.
• Identify appropriate cleaning supplies per surface.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors; spot-clean.
• Polish floors; remove litter and debris.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies; prevent cross contamination.
• Report hazards and needed repairs or supplies.
• Interact with the public courteously.
• Navigate complex floor layouts in crowded spaces.
• Backup and maintain equipment; support restroom cleaning as needed.

Skills

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Communicates Effectively

Collaborates Effectively

Instills Trust

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking an Overnight Custodian to perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance in the Senate Office Buildings. Duties include cleaning common areas, dusting surfaces, emptying trash, and ensuring sanitation per GGW policies.

The role emphasizes customer focus, safety, and adherence to RISE value expectations. The position requires ability to obtain security clearance, follow instructions, and complete a custodial training program.