Service Worker

BioSpace; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. operates Frederick National Laboratory and seeks a facilities janitor to maintain laboratory and administrative spaces. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a high-containment research environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning labs and offices, operating cleaning equipment, and complying with hygiene and PPE protocols to support ongoing cancer and infectious disease research programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; foreign degrees evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in laboratory and office areas.
• Ensure areas are cleaned thoroughly and meet hygiene requirements.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and maintain facility cleanliness.
• Remain flexible with varying tasks and challenges.
• Clean and wash windows, woodwork, furniture, floors, fixtures, restrooms.
• Vacuum, dust, and mop floors; strip and refinish floors.
• Operate autoclaves and industrial cleaning equipment.

Skills

Power cleaning equipment

English reading skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job ID: req4709

Employee Type: nonexempt full-time

Division: Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering

Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick

Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

Program Description

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FME) Directorate is responsible for laboratory space, administrative space, infrastructure, campus landscape, planning, and design, and construction management at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cleaning duties in laboratory and office areas
• Ensure all areas are cleaned thoroughly and meet any 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

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

No Work Experience Required With a High School Diploma

• Ability to operate industrial power equipment used for cleaning
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English, specifically, but not limited to, safety procedures and training, and signage
• Ability to perform physical duties including - lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and working in confined areas, potential exposure to particulates, vapors, or noisy environments
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Commitment to providing excellent service and maintaining standards of cleanliness
• Maintain a cooperative and supportive attitude toward team members and contribute towards a positive workplace culture
• Present a clean appearance and maintain a respectful demeanor
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of stripping and waxing procedures for hard-surfaced floors
• Prior experience in janitorial or cleaning services is a plus

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material,requiring medical clearance and immunizations

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here

34,400.00 - 50,400.00 USD

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions