Lead Worker (Monday-Friday 6:30am-11:00am)

Chimes • Andrews Air Force Base, MD

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About The Position

The Lead Worker performs manual labor associated with maintaining public and work areas, including executive and command areas. The role oversees a team’s work and determines its quantity and quality while also performing custodial duties. The Lead Worker coordinates daily activities, mentors and trains custodians, reports work quality and facilities issues, and works with the supervisor to ensure assigned duties meet contract specifications. This position is designated as essential and may require the employee to remain at or report to the work location during an institutional emergency.

The position includes cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, public areas, kitchens, break rooms, fitness and health centers, child care centers, elevators, escalators, stairwells, exteriors, garages, and janitor closets. Duties also include floor care, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping, dusting, polishing, glass cleaning, waste and recycling removal, supply replenishment, special restoration and emergency cleaning, and setting up or taking down furniture for events. Floor-crew duties include maintaining floor surfaces, using chemicals correctly, stripping, waxing, burnishing and buffing floors, carpet cleaning, and equipment maintenance. Secondary duties may include inventory, recordkeeping, reporting, snow and ice removal, equipment and vehicle upkeep, and acting as supervisor when the supervisor is absent.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at a set pay rate of $19.06. This position is part of the AbilityOne Program, which provides employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities; eligibility requirements may apply.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and direct others and determine the accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to work with limited direct supervision, follow directions, focus on tasks, and understand and perform statement-of-work requirements.
• Ability to report problems and information, notice and report changes in workspace conditions, and notify the supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed.
• Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures, environmental requirements, building and security rules, and company policies.
• Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner despite interruptions and attend work regularly according to the assigned schedule and company policies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required and attend and participate in training and work-related meetings.
• Ability to interact with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and ability to drive if applicable for the site; the license must have been valid for at least three years.
• If driving a 15-passenger van, must be at least 25 years old.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by the agency’s insurance carrier and Chimes DC policies and procedures.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods, climb stairs, reach overhead, bend, kneel, and stoop.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work in dusty spaces or adverse weather conditions and see details on floors, overhead, or on surfaces.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CPR/FR certification.
• Six months of custodial experience.
• Custodial training.
• Van driving experience.
• Candidates with disabilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow agency policies, procedures, and contract specifications.
• Perform daily custodial cleaning while leading the team’s day-to-day activities.
• Transport team members, supplies, and equipment to assigned buildings.
• Mentor newly hired custodians and assist with training staff in proper cleaning procedures and techniques.
• Monitor and report the quality and quantity of work completed by team members, assign rework as needed, and help ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Work with the supervisor to ensure the team completes assigned duties and promptly respond to calls or messages from the supervisor or designated representative.
• Report facilities issues, equipment problems, and supply needs to the supervisor.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, washable public surfaces, kitchenettes, break rooms, fitness centers, health centers, and child care centers.
• Descale showers, toilet bowls, and urinals; scrub tile; wash walls; and replenish restroom paper products and soap.
• Clean glass, mirrors, rugs, carpets, floors, furniture, metal, tabletops, walls, blinds, sills, corners, crevices, moldings, ledges, door jambs, and metal strips as required.
• Clean elevators, escalators, stairwells, building exteriors, garages, and janitor closets; sweep and mop hallways and lobbies.
• Remove trash and recycling, clean public ashtrays and urns, and spot-clean service restrooms and surrounding areas.
• Perform or assist with special restoration work and emergency cleaning.
• Move, arrange, and lift items and set up or take down furniture for special events.
• Perform custodian duties daily and comply with uniform, personal hygiene, building security, and safety requirements.
• For floor-crew assignments, maintain floor surfaces, use and measure chemicals correctly, strip, wax, burnish and buff floors, clean carpets, and maintain equipment.
• Assist with inventory, keep records and provide requested reports, and act as supervisor when the supervisor is absent.
• Remove snow and ice from exterior areas and apply ice melt as required by contract.
• Track and maintain assigned equipment, vehicles, and supplies, and perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical plan starting at $13.80 per month; the $6.90 amount is per pay for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employer-provided long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 10 paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Tickets at Work.
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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