Custodian (Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm)

Chimes • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

Perform a variety of cleaning and building services in public and work-space areas, including executive and command areas. The position follows agency policies and contract specifications, maintains assigned areas and equipment, and complies with uniform, hygiene, safety, and building-security requirements. This role is designated as essential; during an institutional emergency, the employee may be required to remain at the work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue facility operations.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at a set pay rate of $17.20. The position may also require a flexible schedule, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends, as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Six months of custodial experience is preferred, and custodial training is desired. Candidates with disabilities are preferred. This position is part of the AbilityOne Program, which provides employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities; eligibility requirements may apply.

Requirements

• Ability to work with limited direct supervision, follow directions, focus on tasks, and complete tasks in a timely manner despite interruptions.
• Ability to report problems and relate information, notice and report changes in workspace conditions, and notify a supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed.
• Ability to maintain constant alertness and comply with safety procedures, environmental requirements, and building, security, and company policies.
• Ability to use and care for cleaning equipment and supplies properly and operate machinery without creating a safety hazard.
• Ability to attend work regularly according to the assigned schedule and company policies; participate in training and work-related meetings.
• Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods and go up and down stairs.
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, and stoop.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work in dusty spaces or adverse weather conditions and see details on floors, overhead, or on surfaces.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass and comply with all building and security requirements and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of custodial work experience preferred.
• Custodial training desired.
• Candidates with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow agency policies and procedures, contract specifications, uniform dress code, personal hygiene standards, and building and security requirements.
• Clean assigned areas in accordance with contract specifications, including executive and command areas, public spaces, work spaces, restrooms, and washable surfaces.
• Disinfect restrooms, kitchenettes, break rooms, fitness centers, health centers, and child care centers.
• Descale showers, toilet bowls, and urinals; restock restrooms with required paper products and soap.
• Clean glass, mirrors, tabletops, walls, partitions, blinds, sills, corners, crevices, moldings, ledges, door jambs, metal strips, and overhead surfaces as required.
• Vacuum rugs and carpets; sweep and mop floors; scrub tile and wash walls; dust surfaces and polish furniture and metal.
• Remove trash and recycling, place them in proper receptacles, and empty and clean public ashtrays and urns.
• Clean elevators, escalators, stairwells, building exteriors, garages, and janitor closets.
• Keep tools, supplies, and equipment clean and orderly; clean and maintain equipment.
• Spot clean, service restrooms, police trash, and perform emergency cleaning.
• Perform or assist with special restoration work as required.
• Move, arrange, and lift heavy items; assist with special-event furniture setup and takedown.
• Strip, refinish, wax, burnish, and buff floors and clean carpets as required by contract; maintain floors, including porches and entrance steps.
• Remove snow and ice from exterior areas and apply ice melt as required by contract.
• Assist with inventory and perform other duties and tasks as needed.
• Attend work regularly and on time, attend required meetings and in-service training, and comply with assigned schedules and company policies.
• Report problems, changes in workspace conditions, and equipment or supply needs; complete tasks in a timely manner and work safely with limited direct supervision.

Benefits

• Medical plan starting at $13.80 per month; the $6.90 amount is per pay for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employer-provided long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 10 paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Tickets at Work.
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED