Janitor DHS Laredo

PCSI Careers • Laredo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PCSI is hiring a Janitor to perform routine, unskilled, and semi-skilled housekeeping and janitorial work, keeping assigned premises clean and orderly. The position is described as being at the Laredo Border Patrol, though the posting also says it is based in El Paso, Texas. It reports to the Project Manager. Typical schedules are either 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; the position may require work at any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

The role involves cleaning interior spaces and furnishings, maintaining floors and restrooms, handling waste and recycling, replenishing supplies, and performing some grounds and facility tasks. The janitor may work around individuals who are currently detained. Work may be outdoors in inclement weather and may involve exposure to dirt, debris, odors, and cleaning chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PCSI is a nonprofit AbilityOne employer whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. Individuals and veterans with disabilities may be prioritized for this role, and documentation may be required. PCSI does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position, including H-1B, TN, or STEM OPT sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, lift, and carry objects weighing 10–60 pounds; occasionally push objects weighing up to 100 pounds; and walk for prolonged periods, up to 90% of the time.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record if assigned to drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned sites, if required.
• No immigration sponsorship is offered; applicants who currently require or may require sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior experience working as a janitor is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and training demonstrating the required knowledge and experience are also acceptable.
• Ability to use general cleaning equipment such as a mop, broom, vacuum, duster, pail, and buffer.
• Ability to use maintenance equipment such as blowers, burnishers, and buffers.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment safely and according to procedures.
• Ability to read and follow dilution rates for cleaning chemicals and understand Safety Data Sheets for chemicals and solutions.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, work independently and as part of a team, communicate with others, and establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, unskilled, and semi-skilled janitorial work to keep assigned locations clean.
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, break rooms, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Mix water and cleaning chemicals according to Safety Data Sheets and required dilution rates.
• Clean and polish metalwork, lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.
• Sweep and mop floors; occasionally operate a floor buffer and strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• 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.
• Clean and service restrooms and replenish supplies as needed.
• Open, close, lock, and unlock facilities as needed.
• Monitor grounds and keep parking lots and walkways free of debris; mow and trim lawns using a lawn mower and hand trimmers.
• Replace light fixtures.
• Maintain assigned equipment in satisfactory working condition and follow applicable policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Work around individuals who are currently detained.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage, with an employer contribution offered for the employee-only tier.
• 401(k) plan.
• Base pay of $17.75 per hour, depending on experience.

What This Job Offers

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