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

Chimes•Fort George G Meade, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas in accordance with contract specifications. The role involves performing routine cleaning tasks, ensuring hygiene standards are met, and assisting with special projects as needed. This is an essential personnel position, meaning the employee may be required to remain at their work location or report to work during institutional emergencies to protect, recover, and continue operations.

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 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.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of custodial work experience preferred.
Candidates with disabilities preferred.

Nice To Haves

Custodial training desired.

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.
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, escalators, and stairwells.
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.
Access to secure areas is allowed only with cleared Escort.
Pass and comply with all building and security requirements and procedures.
Assist with inventory.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Strip, refinish, wax, burnish, buff floors, and clean carpets as required by contract.
Maintain floors including porches and steps at entrances.
Assist with special events by setting up and taking down furniture.
Remove snow and ice from exterior areas and apply ice melt as required by contract.
Perform other duties and tasks as needed.