Janitor (DA) 7:30 am - 4:00 pm at Melwood

, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mopping, Sweeping, Dusting, Trash Disposal, Floor Waxing, Buffing Floors, Window Cleaning, Wall Washing, Snow Removal, Polishing Fixtures, Stripping Floors, Vacuuming, Mixing Cleaning Solutions, Equipment Maintenance, Communication, Safety Compliance

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

INTRODUCTION * This position is set aside for a person with a disability. According to the Ability One government contract * Proof of Disability is required prior to interviewing * The core working hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday * This position is located at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, MD * The hourly wage is $17.50 per hour * This is a full-time position * USA citizenship is Required * This position requires a pre-employment criminal history background check, government security clearance, and drug testing KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices * Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in the prescribed manner * Dust horizontal surfaces * Empty and wash ashtrays * Clean bathrooms * Wax and buff floors with 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 and equipment are needed to perform tasks * All other duties assigned by the Custodial Foreman PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS * The incumbent must be able to stand 80% of the work time, walk 15%, and sit 5% * He/She must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds in order to clean work areas and handle supplies and equipment * Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and handle * All of these requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low areas, high areas, benches, and corners * Must be able to communicate with supervisors and co-workers * Must be able to see, have depth perception, and tell colors for safety reasons and to distinguish between chemicals QUALIFICATIONS * USA citizenship is required * Must have three to six months of training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions * Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts * Must be able to pass a required pre-employment criminal history background check and government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Key duties involve maintaining cleanliness across various areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting horizontal surfaces, cleaning bathrooms, and managing waste disposal according to prescribed methods. The role also requires performing floor care such as waxing and buffing, cleaning glass, washing walls, and clearing snow from exterior steps and sidewalks.