Building Steward

Dreaming Out Loud•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Steward contributes to the overall appearance, cleanliness, and efficiency of the Food Hub by maintaining clean, sanitized, and ready-to-use spaces, especially the kitchen, preparation, and dining areas. The role is suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards in food-handling environments. The position also supports building operations through waste and recycling management, laundry, inventory assistance, moving furniture and supplies, weather-related exterior cleaning, and security checks. The work may involve cross-functional support and adapting to changing organizational and community needs, including other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant janitorial, custodial, or environmental services experience.
Comfort and experience working and communicating with people from various backgrounds.
Ability to work independently; hardworking and dependable.
Experience engaging in successful teamwork.
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous work involving lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and using ladders and step stools.
Ability to stand for 4 or more hours.
Ability to wear a mask, gloves, and other protective wear for 4 or more hours.
Hepatitis B vaccination is required due to high risk of exposure to biological material; the cost is covered by Dreaming Out Loud.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on kitchen or food-preparation area cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

Dust rooms, furniture, and surfaces; clean and polish fixtures, tables, counters, shelves, office equipment, and door handles; wash windows and windowsills; and clean walls.
Vacuum carpets and rugs; mop hard floors, with extra attention to kitchen, preparation, and dining areas; clean patio areas and furniture; and sweep the front walkway and parking area.
Wash dishes, utensils, and small equipment to food-safe standards; clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, sinks, shelving, and appliance exteriors; and follow health and safety standards.
Empty waste baskets, transport trash to the dumpster, and collect and properly handle recyclable materials.
Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, including toilets, sinks, fixtures, and paper-product and soap supplies.
Transport, wash, dry, and fold laundry as needed; assist with inventory control; and move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed.
Clean and shovel patios, walkways, parking areas, and entryways as needed; clean exterior HVAC vents; and attend departmental meetings and required safety and security training.
Follow security protocols and promptly report potential security weaknesses, damage, burned-out light bulbs, or plumbing problems.
Lock and unlock the building as required, check for unlocked doors, and turn off lights before leaving an unoccupied building.
Adapt to organizational and community needs, provide cross-functional support, and perform other duties as assigned.