Our commercial real estate & property management company is looking to hire a full-time office cleaner near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC.

As a full-service firm that directly employs all on-site staff, we maintain and handle all of the day-to-day activities that occur in and around the building, including mechanical services, environmental care, and lease compliance. Working independently but with the support of a small and dedicated team, the primary responsibilities of the Environmental Services Cleaner include cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash from offices, all in accordance with industry standards/tenant contractual obligation. This position is customer-service oriented and requires a positive attitude and great communication skills. A high school diploma is required, some cleaning experience is preferred, and the candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check. The working schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30am to 7:00pm.

Department: Environmental Services

Job Title: Utility Specialist (Cleaner)

Reports To: Property Manager

Position Summary
Responsible for routine daily cleaning of the building’s interior common and tenant space areas. Keep facilities and common areas clean and maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs various routine cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness of interior spaces that include, but are not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting surfaces, and vacuuming carpeted areas.
• Dusts and/or wipes surfaces, fixtures, and furniture as needed (including door jams, chair rollers, etc.).
• Cleans glass doors at the building entrance.
• Cleans restrooms as prescribed by industry standards for public/commercial facilities.
• Responds to spot-cleaning tenant requests as needed.
• Provides janitorial support to other departments as needed.
• Reports any facility-related issues, major repairs or observed damage, emergency maintenance problems, and/or environmental hazards.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• communicate (verbally and in writing), listen, and view documents (both on paper and electronically).
• display varying levels of dexterity and regularly use hands to type, write and manipulate equipment.
• display varying levels of mobility, i.e., frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and grasping.
• regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job has regular exposure to indoor and outdoor climates. This role is routinely exposed to dust, fumes, gasses, and may rarely require the removal of human excrement.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug-screening test.
• Must be able to pass/maintain a security screening, if required.
• Basic proficiency in reading and writing of the English language.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Willingness to perform all required tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of work safety habits.
• Ability to professionally represent the company.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and tenants.
• Ability to work alone and/or with a team.

Education/Certification
High school diploma or GED required.

Expected Hours of Work
Typical work hours for this position are 10:30am to 7:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.
Benefits

In addition to competitive base compensation, the following benefits are available to employees.

• Employer-sponsored health and dental insurance (average company contribution of 75% of premium).
• Retirement plan with Safe Harbor basic match (employer matches 100% of the first 3% deferred by each participating employee, plus 50% of the next 2% deferred).
• Commute Assistance of free on-site garage parking or Metro subsidy up to $280 per month (based on typical commute per WMATA trip planner).
• FSA health care, dependent care and commuter benefits.
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (automatically enrolled in coverage at one time the employee’s annual salary after one year of employment).
• Three weeks of paid time off per year for the first five years, usable at your own discretion.
• All Federal Holidays as paid time off.

To apply, please visit https://scherman.bamboohr.com/careers.