Janitorial Custodian I/II

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Janitorial Custodian maintains assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition at Pantex. The role cleans floors, restrooms, carpets, mats, windows, walls, woodwork, and fixtures, and removes trash. The custodian uses cleaning chemicals and equipment, including electric floor machines and industrial vacuum cleaners, and is responsible for the proper care, operation, and storage of that equipment. The position also requires addressing ice, snow, and mud on floors to help prevent property damage and injury. The custodian must follow instructions, prescribed custodial methods, and applicable safety, security, and operating rules. The employee schedules work within the supervisor’s instructions, participates in worker involvement and work planning, identifies hazards and controls, and may stop work when personal safety is jeopardized. The role includes attending required safety meetings and training, offering suggestions to improve the work environment, and performing other duties as assigned. The position requires a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license, the ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment, and successful completion of required assessments. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance and must receive Human Reliability Program certification. Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

Requirements

Ability to perform the duties and functions outlined in the job description.
Meet initial employment requirements.
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
Physical fitness to perform the job functions, as determined by medical evaluation.
Qualifications, work history, training, and education must be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof.
Ability to perform the role’s functions and responsibilities, as determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
Successfully complete a Reading Test Assessment.
Successfully complete a Self-Assessment; this requirement applies to external applicants only.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet applicable DOE Order 426.2 education and experience requirements for tasks classified under that order.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q security clearance.
Human Reliability Program certification; certification will be initiated or reviewed upon assumption of the position as applicable.
Pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.
U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
Meet the listed functional requirements, including lifting or carrying less than 51 pounds (or the listed 40-pound specification), pushing or pulling, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive wrist/forearm motion, walking and standing, bending, squatting, and climbing stairs.
Meet the listed vision requirements for far vision, near vision, and depth perception.
No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse.

Responsibilities

Dust, sweep, mop, buff, and clean fixtures; remove trash.
Clean restrooms using appropriate chemicals and replenish supplies.
Operate custodial equipment, including electric floor machines and industrial vacuum cleaners.
Strip, finish, and buff floors; clean carpets, mats, windows, walls, and woodwork.
Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Properly care for, operate, and store cleaning equipment to prevent damage.
Take necessary action to remove or counteract ice, snow, and mud on floors to prevent property damage or injury.
Understand and carry out instructions and follow safety and security regulations and prescribed custodial methods.
Schedule work within the scope of supervisor instructions.
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, DOE, corporate, and plant rules, regulations, labor agreements, and operating policies and procedures.
Attend and/or successfully complete required training classes, safety meetings, and training.
Participate in worker involvement, including work planning and identifying hazards and controls.
Exercise the right to stop work when personal safety or another person’s safety is jeopardized.
Offer suggestions for improvements to the work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.