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JANITOR (DA) - 9:00 am - 12:00pm

Melwood

Washington, DCJob$17.95/hrTracked 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$17.95/hr
Location
Washington, DC
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

The Janitor position in Washington, DC is set aside for people with disabilities, requires snow‑detail work during winter, core hours 9‑12 am Mon‑Fri, and pays $17.95 hourly. The role includes sweeping, mopping, dusting, floor care, trash removal, and snow removal, and the employee must pass a background check and obtain a government security clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Snow RemovalFloor WaxingGeneral CleaningMix Cleaning SolutionsEquipment MaintenancePhysical Stamina

Qualifications

Three to Six Months Training or ExperiencePass Security Clearance for Designated ContractsPre‑Employment Background Checks Including E‑Verify RequiredDocumented Proof of Disability Required Prior to InterviewMust Successfully Complete Criminal History Background Check and Drug Screening

Full job description

Description

INTRODUCTION

  • This position is set aside for people with disabilities

  • Documented proof of disability is required prior to the interview

  • This position is located in Washington, DC

  • This is a Snow Detail site - Must work during snow/ice season - shovel snow from sidewalks and pathways

  • The core working hours are 9:00 am - 12:00pm Monday through Friday

  • The hourly wage is $ 17.95

  • This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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 supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks

  • Snow removal is required at this site

  • All other duties assigned by 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

  • 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

  • Must have three to six months training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions

  • Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts

  • Melwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace

  • Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions

  • Melwood has an Affirmative Action Plan in place

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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