CUSTODIAL WORKER (DA) 6:30 am - 3:30 pm

Melwood

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and floor maintenance at the US Courthouse. Maintain facility cleanliness by emptying wastebaskets, cleaning bathrooms, and managing cleaning supplies.

Qualifications

You have at least six months of experience performing custodial duties and are capable of learning the essential functions of the role. You must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Must Have Skills for ATS

floor waxing

floor buffing

floor stripping

window cleaning

wall washing

floor sweeping

floor mopping

trash disposal

dusting

rug vacuuming

cleaning solution mixing

equipment maintenance

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

  • This position is set aside for a person with a disability.
    • Documented proof of disability is required prior to the interview
  • This position is located in Washington, DC at the US Courthouse
  • The core working hours are 6:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
  • The rate of pay is $21.02 per hour
  • This position requires a criminal background check, drug screening, and the ability 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 the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks
  • 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, 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

  • Must have six months of experience
  • Be capable of learning to perform the essential functions
  • Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts

Melwood

Melwood is a family of companies with a shared vision of a world where people with disabilities are fully included. Melwood comprises three primary companies—Melwood Enterprises, Melwood Community Services, and Melwood Inc.—together serving as one of the nation’s leading advocates, service providers, and employers of people with disabilities and their caregivers. We offer employment, job placement, job training, life skills for independence, support services, and youth and community recreational services to more than 3,000 people each year in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. For more information, visit www.melwood.org. Melwood Inc. is defined by an innovative and flexible mindset willing to challenge norms, and is set to continue leading as an innovator, educator, and advocate in removing the barriers from individuals with disabilities, as well as a source of critical services for those looking to grow and learn from our best practices. Read more at www.melwood.org. Melwood Enterprises will continue to deliver top-tier business solutions to public and private sector clients across more than 60 locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Visit www.melwoodenterprises.org for more. Melwood Community Services will continue to offer impactful programming that empowers children, youth, and adults with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. For more, visit www.melwoodcommunity.org.
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