Janitor 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (DA)

Melwood • Washington, DC

25d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is set aside for a person with a documented disability and requires the ability to provide documentation. Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, the Janitor performs cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications. Melwood's mission is to empower people with developmental disabilities to enrich their own lives through our services.

Requirements

• Must be able to provide documentation of a disability.
• Three to six months training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts.
• Must be able to stand 80% of the work time, walk 15%, and sit 5%.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and handle.
• Must be able to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Must be able to see, have depth perception and tell colors for safety reasons and to distinguish between chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs and offices.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose the trash in prescribed manner.
• Dust horizontal surfaces.
• Empty and wash ashtrays.
• Clean bathrooms.
• Wax and buff floors with prescribed buffers.
• Clean glass and windows.
• Wash walls and other vertical surfaces.
• Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks.
• Polish kick panels, doorknobs and other designated fixtures.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Vacuum rugs.
• Mix cleaning solutions.
• Maintain issued equipment.
• Notify supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed