About The Position

The Janitor performs a full range of cleaning and maintenance tasks in a designated area using heavy industrial-type equipment. The employee receives specific oral or written instructions from a supervisor or crew leader, and work is reviewed frequently for cleanliness and performance. The Janitor maintains an orderly, clean area and sets a schedule and task sequence that establishes the required frequency of each task. Duties include cleaning floors, furnishings, rugs, air vents, restrooms, windows, doors, blinds, ceiling fixtures, and other surfaces. The role also involves operating, cleaning, adjusting, and making minor repairs to cleaning equipment; reporting equipment malfunctions; removing stains with chemicals and cleaning solutions; and moving heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment. A motor vehicle may be operated on a limited basis in performing these duties. Other related duties may be assigned. The work is primarily indoors in areas that normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. There may be occasional exposure to skin irritation from strong cleaning solutions and a risk of serious injury from electrical shocks or falls from ladders or scaffolds. The position requires moderately heavy physical effort, including frequently lifting or moving objects weighing about 40 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing over 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work Thanksgiving week, including November 27 and the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Requirements

  • Six months of experience performing cleaning tasks using industrial-type cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to frequently lift and move objects weighing about 40 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects weighing over 50 pounds.
  • Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work, including occasionally moving, setting up, and working from ladders and scaffolds.
  • Ability to work Thanksgiving week, including November 27 and the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a designated area in an orderly and clean condition.
  • Set a schedule and sequence for cleaning tasks, including their required frequency.
  • Scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using heavy industrial-type cleaning equipment.
  • Adjust, clean, and oil machines; change brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments.
  • Sweep floors and hallways; empty garbage; dust office furniture; and empty ashtrays.
  • Shampoo rugs, clean air vents, and disinfect and deodorize toilet bowls, lavatories, and related fixtures.
  • Wash and replace venetian blinds; wash ceiling fixtures; change light bulbs; and clean room partitions using ladders and scaffolds.
  • Clean and maintain machines and equipment, make adjustments, and report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
  • Perform minor repairs to equipment.
  • Remove stains from rugs, drapes, walls, floors, and fixtures using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
  • Move heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment.
  • Clean windows and doors inside and out at ground level.
  • May operate a motor vehicle on a limited basis while performing assigned duties.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Work Thanksgiving week, including November 27 and the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Benefits

  • Paid annual and sick leave
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Pension plan
  • 401(k) savings plan with up to 3% match
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Tax-free shopping privileges
  • Free bus passes and free parking
  • Discounted tickets at MWR
  • Access to Navy Lodge hotels worldwide
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