Custodian (Monday-Friday 7:30pm-4:00pm)

Chimes•Washington, DC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This Custodian position involves performing a variety of cleaning and building services across public and work space areas, including executive and command zones. The role requires strict adherence to all Agency policies, procedures, and contract specifications, as well as maintaining uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards. Key responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, washable surfaces, kitchenettes, break rooms, fitness centers, health centers, and child care centers. Daily tasks involve descaling, keeping restrooms supplied, routine glass and mirror cleaning, scrubbing tiles, washing walls, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, pulling trash and recycling, dusting, polishing furniture and metal, and cleaning various surfaces like glass tabletops and plexiglass. The custodian will also clean walls, partitions, window blinds, sills, corners, crevices, moldings, ledges, door jams, metal strips, overhead surfaces, elevators, and escalators as required. Additional duties include cleaning and policing building exteriors, garages, and janitor closets, maintaining tools and supplies, emptying ashtrays, spot cleaning, and performing or assisting with special restoration work and emergency cleaning. The role also requires regular and punctual attendance, participation in meetings and training, and compliance with all building and security requirements. Secondary functions include cleaning and maintaining equipment, stripping, refinishing, and waxing floors, and maintaining entrance areas.

Requirements

Ability to work with limited direct supervision
Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks
Ability to report problems or relate information
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and with safety always in mind
Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements
Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly
Ability to operate machinery without posing a safety hazard to self or others
Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions
Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions
Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies
Ability to work a flexible schedule as required —days, nights, holidays, and weekends
Ability to attend and participate in training and work related meetings
Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner
Ability to comply with all building, security, and company policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Six months of custodial work experience preferred
Custodial training desired
Candidates with disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with all Agency policies and procedures and follow contract specifications
Comply with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards
Clean all assigned areas in accordance with the contract specifications
Clean and disinfect restrooms and washable surfaces in public areas
Descale showers, toilet bowls, and urinals
Keep restrooms supplied with required paper products and soap
Perform routine glass and mirror cleaning
Scrub tile and wash walls
Vacuum area rugs and carpets; sweep and mop floors
Pull trash and recycling and place in proper receptacles
Dust various surfaces, polish furniture and metal, clean glass tabletops, and plexiglass
Clean and disinfect kitchenettes and break rooms
Clean and disinfect fitness centers, health centers, and child care centers
Clean walls, partitions, window blinds, and window sills as required by contract
Clean corners, crevices, moldings, ledges, door jams, metal strips, and overhead surfaces
Clean elevators and escalators
Clean and police building exteriors, garages, and janitor closets
Keep tools and supplies clean and orderly
Empty and clean any public ashtrays and urns
Spot clean, service restrooms, and police trash
Perform or assist with special restoration work, as required
Move, arrange, and lift heavy items
Perform emergency cleaning
Attend work regularly and report on time
Attend required meetings and in-service training
Pass and comply with all building and security requirements and procedures
Clean and maintain equipment
Strip, refinish, and wax floors as required by contract
Maintain floors including porches and steps at entrances
Perform other duties and tasks as needed