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
• The core working hours are 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• The hourly wage is $16.85
• 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sweeps and mops hallways, offices, and stairs.

2. Waxes and buffs floors with prescribed buffers.

3. Strips and waxes floors.

4. Shampoos rugs and carpets

5. High dusting/cleaning of offices, hallways, and stairs.

6. Performs general cleaning tasks when assigned such as emptying trash, emptying recycling, low dusting, glass cleaning, vacuuming, wall washing, spot cleaning, and restroom cleaning.

7. Mixes cleaning solutions.

8. Maintains issued equipment.

9. Notifies supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.

10. All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

SUPERVISION

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, performs those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications.

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. He/she 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. He/she 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 (3) years of cleaning experience and one (1) year of floor experience. Ability to satisfactorily complete medical exams. Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts. Responsible to the Custodial Foreman for the performance of assigned custodial duties at the contract site. 

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