Part Time Janitor-NAMA0007-Washington, DC

PORTCO, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

PORTCO, Inc in Suffolk, Virginia, seeks a reliable janitorial associate to perform building cleaning duties, including dusting, mopping, restroom cleaning, trash disposal, and floor care, in accordance with safety standards.

The role involves physical work (lifting up to 25 pounds) and shift options. A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred, and candidates must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of modern housekeeping practices, procedures, system and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of safety practices as related to work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and staff.
• Ability to follow directions, understand work rules and procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Police public areas, empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly, sweep and remove debris from outer areas and walkways
• 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
• Crub and clean restroom fixtures, woodwork and other floor surfaces
• Re-stocking restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and other supplies needed
• Dusting and cleaning of walls, doors, blinds and windows
• Follow safety procedures and proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Ensure assigned areas are maintained according to company standards

Skills

Housekeeping basics

Safety practices

Teamwork

Follow directions

Background check clearance

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.

Manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Employees in this job classification are under immediate supervision and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength (able to lift 25 pounds). Typical duties may include some or all of the following: dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture, high dusting, vacuuming and simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Police public areas, empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly, sweep and remove debris from outer areas and walkways
• 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
• crub and clean restroom fixtures, woodwork and other floor surfaces
• Re-stocking restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and other supplies needed
• Dusting and cleaning of walls, doors, blinds and windows
• Follow safety procedures and proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Ensure assigned areas are maintained according to company standards

Accountable for:

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

Work Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and non-essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employees may frequently be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Shift Options:

• 8:00am-3:00pm PT Sat. & Sun. (Driver's license required)
• 3:00pm-10:30pm PT Sat. & Sunday (Driver's license not required)

Job Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of modern housekeeping practices, procedures, system and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of safety practices as related to work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and staff.
• Ability to follow directions, understand work rules and procedures.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Must be able to pass a background check.