Building Steward

DREAMING OUT LOUD INC•Washington, DC

7d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Steward contributes to the overall aesthetic, cleanliness, and efficiency of the Food Hub by ensuring all spaces—especially kitchen, preparation, and dining areas—are consistently clean, sanitized, and ready for use. The role maintains high cleanliness standards in food-handling environments and supports the building’s operations, safety, and security. The position is based at Marion Barry Avenue Market in Washington, DC, is full time and non-exempt, and pays $22.37–$23.73 per hour. It reports to the Fleet and Facilities Logistics Manager. The duties include cleaning and dusting rooms, surfaces, fixtures, windows, and walls; caring for floors and exterior areas; washing dishes and sanitizing kitchen equipment and workspaces to food-safe standards; handling waste and recycling; maintaining and restocking restrooms; doing laundry and assisting with inventory and moving supplies; and attending staff meetings and required safety and security training. The Building Steward follows security procedures, reports maintenance or security concerns, and locks or unlocks the building as needed. Employees are expected to adapt to changing organizational and community needs, provide cross-functional support, and perform 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 and be hardworking and dependable.
Experience engaging in successful teamwork.
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physically strenuous work, including 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Dust rooms, furniture, and surfaces; clean and polish fixtures, tables, counters, shelves, office equipment, and door handles.
Wash windows, dust windowsills, and wipe down walls.
Vacuum carpets and rugs and mop hard floors, with extra attention to kitchen, preparation, and dining spaces.
Sweep and clean the patio, wipe down patio furniture, and sweep the front walkway and parking area.
Wash dishes, utensils, and small equipment to food-safe standards.
Wipe down, sanitize, and maintain kitchen countertops, prep tables, sinks, shelving, and high-touch areas, including appliance exteriors.
Ensure kitchen cleaning follows health and safety standards.
Empty waste baskets, transport trash to the dumpster, and collect and properly handle recyclables.
Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, including toilets, sinks, fixtures, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers, soap, and 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.
Attend departmental staff meetings and essential safety and security training.
Follow security protocols and immediately report potential security weaknesses.
Report damage, burned-out light bulbs, and plumbing problems.
Lock and unlock the building as required; check for unlocked doors and turn off lights before leaving an unoccupied building.
Adapt to evolving organizational and community needs, support work across functions, and perform other duties as assigned.