Custodian

WORK INCORPORATED•Cambridge, MA

13d•$21 - $21

About The Position

The Custodian maintains assigned areas in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner using appropriate supplies and equipment and following AbilityOne project site contracts. Duties include removing trash; vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping public, office, and restroom areas; cleaning restrooms, locker rooms, and elevators; and stripping and finishing floors when applicable and under manager or supervisor supervision. Snow removal duties may include shoveling, sanding, salting, and using snow blowers or snow brushes, based on contract requirements. The Custodian follows the project site cleaning schedule, reports unsafe or hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and complaints to the immediate supervisor or Project Manager, and ensures cleaning supplies and equipment are stored properly at the end of a shift or workday. The position also involves maintaining a positive working relationship with Federal Government employees and providing a customer-service atmosphere. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Two years of janitorial experience.
Willingness to learn to work with individuals with disabilities.
Ability to follow a detailed work schedule.
Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team, with willingness to work industry hours or shifts.
Acceptable results of a CORI check according to agency policy.
Driver’s license, as applicable.
Ability to follow and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Willingness to accept constructive feedback and practice skills based on supervisor evaluation.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing and walking with good balance; full upper- and lower-extremity, trunk, and cervical range of motion; and normal upper- and lower-extremity strength.

Responsibilities

Remove and dispose of trash, emptying barrels, replacing soiled liners, and returning barrels to their original positions.
Prepare and vacuum carpet in designated public and office areas; clean or replace vacuum bags as needed and return equipment to its proper area.
Sweep designated public and office areas and return the broom and dustpan to their proper area after use.
Prepare and mop designated public, office, and restroom areas using the appropriate chemicals; clean and return the mop and bucket after use.
Clean restroom and locker room fixtures, mirrors, metal surfaces, walls, and partitions; replenish paper supplies; sweep and mop floors.
Strip and finish floors when applicable and under manager or supervisor supervision, including moving and replacing furniture and using a machine to remove existing finish.
Clean elevators by vacuuming tracks and carpets, polishing doors and interior walls, spot-cleaning carpets, and shampooing elevator carpets and entrance mats.
Perform snow removal as required by the contract, including shoveling, sanding, salting, and using snow blowers or snow brushes on sidewalks, stairs, ramps, and entrances.
Follow the detailed cleaning schedule established by the project site contract.
Report unsafe or hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and complaints to the immediate supervisor or Project Manager.
Keep designated cleaning areas free of equipment and supplies and store all cleaning equipment and supplies in their proper areas at the end of a shift or workday.
Maintain a positive working relationship with Federal Government employees while providing a customer-service atmosphere.
Perform other duties as assigned.