Janitor

Didlake • Gaithersburg, MD

12d

About The Position

The Janitor independently cleans and maintains restrooms, offices, break rooms, locker rooms, kitchenettes and pantries, showers, stairwells, corridors, elevators and escalators, and other work areas. Duties include sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors and furnishings; dusting and polishing fixtures; washing walls and other surfaces; emptying wastebaskets and transporting trash for disposal or recycling; and replenishing restroom supplies. The role requires following safety standards and using cleaning equipment properly, maintaining work quality and conduct consistent with Didlake policies, and completing required training. Didlake is a nonprofit rehabilitation services organization whose mission is to create opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least 6 months of previous custodial or janitorial experience.
• Previous custodial or janitorial experience.
• Knowledge of general cleaning products and equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Dependability and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with people with disabilities.
• Access to the work site requires a valid Real ID.
• Ability to carry out simple but detailed instructions.
• Effective communication skills with co-workers.
• Positive team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain restrooms, offices, break rooms, locker rooms, kitchenettes and pantries, showers, stairwells, corridors, elevators and escalators, and other work areas.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and equipment; polish metalwork and fittings.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, door panels, and sills.
• Empty wastebaskets, transport trash to disposal areas, and recycle materials appropriately.
• Replenish restroom supplies as needed.
• Follow safety standards and use cleaning equipment properly.
• Maintain quality work and appropriate conduct in line with Didlake policies.
• Complete and maintain all required Didlake training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off awarded after every year of service
• Paid sick leave accruing upon hire
• Employee Development Program (EDP)
• Paid holidays
• Direct deposit

What This Job Offers

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