Janitor DHS Lead

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc • Laredo, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PCSI is hiring a Janitor Lead to support its contract at the Laredo Border Patrol Station. Based in Hebbronville, Texas, the role performs routine, unskilled, and semi-skilled janitorial work and may direct and coordinate the work of other personnel. The position reports to the Project Manager. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., though the position may require work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

PCSI is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. It provides facilities maintenance and related services at job sites across the country and supports meaningful employment for people with disabilities and veterans. As an AbilityOne employer, PCSI may prioritize individuals and veterans with disabilities for this role; documentation may be required.

The role involves cleaning and maintaining indoor areas and grounds, using cleaning and maintenance equipment and chemicals safely, documenting completed work, and maintaining assigned equipment. Candidates must be able to pass criminal, drug, and driving screenings, hold a valid driver’s license, and maintain a good driving record. If required, the employee must obtain and maintain security clearance and site access. PCSI does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to use general cleaning equipment such as mops, brooms, vacuums, dusters, pails, and buffers.
• Ability to use maintenance equipment such as buffers and burnishers.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment according to procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and follow cleaning-chemical dilution rates and understand Safety Data Sheets for chemicals and solutions used during work.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures and maintain assigned equipment in satisfactory working condition.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screenings.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned sites.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, lift, and carry objects weighing 10–60 pounds; occasionally push objects up to 100 pounds; and walk for prolonged periods, up to 90%.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to dirt, debris, odors, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Must not require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working as a janitor is preferred; the posting does not specify a number of years.
• A combination of education and training demonstrating the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, unskilled, and semi-skilled janitorial work to keep assigned locations clean.
• Provide direction, establish priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate projects and the work of other personnel as needed.
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, break rooms, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Mix water and chemicals for daily cleaning in accordance with Safety Data Sheets and proper dilution rates.
• Clean and polish metalwork, lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.
• Sweep and mop floors; operate a floor buffer as needed; strip, seal, finish, and polish floors when required.
• Clean rugs and vacuum carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies; steam-clean or shampoo carpets when required.
• Move and dust furniture and equipment as needed.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, door panels, sills, and woodwork.
• Empty and clean waste baskets and ashtrays.
• Transport trash, waste, and recyclables to disposal areas.
• Service, clean, and replenish bathroom supplies as needed.
• Open, close, lock, and unlock facilities as needed.
• Monitor grounds; keep parking lots and walkways free of debris; mow and trim lawns using a lawn mower and hand trimmers.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas during inclement weather when required, using snowplows, shovels, and melting chemicals.
• Document and keep records of completed work.
• Participate in the Performance Evaluation program.
• Maintain assigned equipment in satisfactory working condition and follow applicable policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a team, communicating and assisting others as needed.

Benefits

• Base pay of $18.75 per hour, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage, with an employer contribution offered for employee-only coverage.
• 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

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