Melwood Veterans Services is Hiring a JANITOR, FLOORS (DA) - 5:00 pm -1:30 am Near Washington, DC
** This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing. This position is located in Washington, DC ** The core working hours are 5:00 pm -1:30 am, Monday - Friday ** Rate of pay for this position is $17.40 per hour RESPONSIBILITIES
Strip, Wax and buff various types of floors according to contract specifications
Shampoo and clean various styles of carpeting according to contract specifications
Sweep and mop hallways, stairs and offices
Empty wastebaskets and dispose the trash in prescribed manner
Dust horizontal surfaces
Empty and wash ashtrays
Clean bathrooms
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
Vacuum rugs
Mix cleaning solutions
Maintain issued equipment
Notify 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
At least 1 year of Floorcare experience required
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)