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Custodian (Monday-Friday 7:00am-2:30pm)

Chimes
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Job Details

Description

Set Pay Rate: $17.95 USD per hour

Shift: 7:00am-2:30pm

Description

Job Summary: Perform a variety of cleaning and building services in public and work space areas including executive and command areas.

Essential Functions:

  • Comply with all Agency policies and procedures and follow contract specifications
  • Comply with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards
  • Clean all assigned areas in accordance with the contract specifications
  • Clean and disinfect restrooms and washable surfaces in public areas
  • Descale showers, toilet bowls, and urinals
  • Keep restrooms supplied with required paper products and soap
  • Perform routine glass and mirror cleaning
  • Scrub tile and wash walls
  • Vacuum area rugs and carpets; sweep and mop floors
  • Pull trash and recycling and place in proper receptacles
  • Dust various surfaces, polish furniture and metal, clean glass tabletops
  • Clean and disinfect kitchenettes and break rooms
  • Clean and disinfect fitness centers, health centers, and child care centers
  • Clean walls, partitions, window blinds, and window sills as required by contract
  • Clean corners, crevices, moldings, ledges, door jams, metal strips, and overhead surfaces
  • Clean elevators, escalators, and stairwells
  • Clean and police building exteriors, garages, and janitor closets
  • Keep tools and supplies clean and orderly
  • Empty and clean any public ashtrays and urns
  • Spot clean, service restrooms, and police trash
  • Perform or assist with special restoration work, as required
  • Move, arrange, and lift heavy items
  • Perform emergency cleaning
  • Attend work regularly and report on time
  • Attend required meetings and in-service training
  • Pass and comply with all building and security requirements and procedures

Secondary Functions:

  • Assist with inventory
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Strip, refinish, wax, burnish, buff floors, and clean carpets as required by contract
  • Maintain floors including porches and steps at entrances
  • Assist with special events by setting up and taking down furniture
  • Remove snow and ice from exterior areas and apply ice melt as required by contract Perform other duties and tasks as needed
  • Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice

Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:

  • Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to go up and down stairs
  • Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, and stoop
  • Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. as needed
  • Ability to work in dusty spaces or adverse weather conditions
  • Ability to see details on the floor, above the head, or on surfaces

Job Competencies Needed for Success on the Job:

  • Ability to work with limited direct supervision
  • Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks
  • Ability to report problems or relate information
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and with safety always in mind
  • Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements
  • Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly
  • Ability to operate machinery without posing a safety hazard to self or others
  • Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions
  • Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task
  • Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions
  • Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as required—days, nights, holidays, and weekends
  • Ability to attend and participate in training and work related meetings
  • Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner
  • Ability to comply with all building, security, and company policies and procedures

Essential Personnel:

This position is designated as essential. This means that when the facility is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in this position may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the facility.

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

  • Six months of custodial work experience preferred
  • Custodial training desired
  • Candidates with disabilities preferred

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) with Company Match
  • Transportation Subsidy
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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