Custodian

SBM Management Services•Washington DC, DC

12h

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of all assigned areas. The role performs janitorial duties, maintains assigned areas and cleaning equipment, and carries out hazardous-waste responsibilities, including collecting, classifying, sorting, storing, shipping and receiving, labeling, cleaning, recycling, and packaging special and hazardous waste. The Custodian operates motorized cleaning equipment and follows safety rules, company procedures, and applicable protocols while using proper personal protective equipment. The position involves working with a team, communicating professionally with leads, supervisors, coworkers, managers, and customers, and supporting the shift lead with punch-list items. The Custodian reports incidents and hazardous conditions, stops at-risk behavior, maintains a professional appearance and conduct, and may travel to work locations, customer sites, or company facilities as needed. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is $19–$20 per hour. SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages; details are available on the company’s careers website.

Requirements

No specific education requirement.
Ability to perform the essential duties safely and satisfactorily.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, and willingness to share that knowledge with the team.
Knowledge of the upkeep and care of cleaning equipment.
Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
Completion of all required safety and task training certifications.
A valid driver’s license may be required based on business needs; employees who drive as part of their duties must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and meet company driving eligibility requirements.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

3–6 months of training or experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bilingual ability.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform janitorial duties and complete all duties listed on the daily schedule.
Collect, classify, sort, store, ship and receive, label, clean, recycle, and package special and hazardous waste.
Operate motorized cleaning equipment and maintain the upkeep of assigned areas and cleaning equipment.
Report incidents and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
Follow safety rules, policies, procedures, company protocols, and other applicable rules; use proper personal protective equipment.
Stop at-risk behavior by oneself and others.
Perform repetitive tasks and maintain a clean work area.
Work as part of a team and communicate professionally with leads, supervisors, coworkers, managers, and customers.
Fill in during staff shortages and support the shift lead in completing punch-list items.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct and support customer service and satisfaction.
Travel to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities if necessary to perform essential job functions.
Understand reporting systems and the work environment.