JANITOR

Melwood • Herndon, VA

27d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Lead Worker and Custodial Foreman, the Janitor performs cleaning tasks needed to meet custodial contract specifications. The position is set aside for a person with a disability; individuals without a disability may also apply. Medical proof of a disability is required. The employee must successfully complete criminal-history background checks and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

The work includes cleaning floors, hallways, stairs, offices, bathrooms, windows, walls, and other designated surfaces and fixtures; disposing of waste; clearing snow from outside steps and sidewalks; mixing cleaning solutions; and maintaining issued equipment. The employee must notify a supervisor when supplies or equipment are needed and perform other duties assigned by the Custodial Foreman.

Requirements

• Have three to six months of training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions.
• Pass security clearance for designated contracts and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Provide medical proof of a disability.
• Successfully complete criminal-history background checks and drug screening.
• Be able to stand 80% of work time, walk 15%, and sit 5%.
• Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and push and pull 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle.
• Be able to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Be able to see, have depth perception, and distinguish colors for safety and to identify chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of trash in the prescribed manner.
• Dust horizontal surfaces.
• Empty and wash ashtrays.
• Clean bathrooms.
• Wax and buff floors using 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 the supervisor when supplies or equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Custodial Foreman.

What This Job Offers

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