Porter

Didlake•Baltimore, MD

18d

About The Position

This position is part of the MD Works Program and requires a documented disability. Didlake, Inc. is a nonprofit rehabilitation services organization whose mission is to create opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities. The Porter independently cleans a variety of work areas, including restrooms, offices, break rooms, locker rooms, kitchenettes, pantries, showers, stairwells, corridors, and elevators. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, spot-cleaning carpets, removing trash and recycling, polishing fixtures, and replenishing restroom supplies. The Porter also responds to government and emergency phone calls in assigned buildings and other contract-related buildings as needed, maintains restroom, trash, and recycling carts, and follows Didlake policies, training requirements, and safety guidelines.

Requirements

This position requires a documented disability.
High school diploma/GED or six months of previous custodial work experience.
Previous custodial or janitorial experience.
Knowledge of general cleaning products and equipment.
Ability to follow safety procedures.
Dependability and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to carry out simple but detailed instructions.
Ability to communicate with co-workers.
Positive team-member attitude.
Ability to interact effectively and supportively with people with disabilities.
Ability to work in environments with narrow, moving, and/or slippery surfaces.

Responsibilities

Clean offices, corridors, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, break rooms, libraries, closets, kitchenettes, stairways, locker rooms, storage rooms, and other work areas.
Inform the supervisor of problems, concerns, and safety issues.
Place wet-floor signs and umbrella bags as needed.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, spot-clean carpets, polish brass, and empty wastebaskets.
Transport trash and recycling to designated disposal areas.
Replenish restroom supplies.
Respond to government and emergency phone calls in assigned buildings and other contract-related buildings as needed.
Maintain and take responsibility for restroom, trash, and recycling carts.
Produce quality work and maintain appropriate conduct and demeanor in accordance with Didlake policy.
Follow safety standards and guidelines for proper equipment use.
Complete and maintain all required Didlake training.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.