Demo

JANITOR

Melwood
Washington, DC Part Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
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
  • This is a Snow Detail site - Must work during snow/ice season - shovel snow from sidewalks and pathways
  • The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
  • The hourly wage is $17.95
  • 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.

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 supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks
  • Snow removal is required at this site
  • 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
  • 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 three to six months training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions
  • Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts
  • 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

Salary : $18

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Melwood

  • Melwood Fort Meade, MD
  • Grounds Maintenance Laborer This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Documented proof of disability is required prior to the interview. P... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Melwood Washington, DC
  • This position requires a valid driver's license. This is a non-exempt position. Employees are eligible for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours ... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Melwood Laurel, MD
  • This position is located in Laurel, MD The hourly rate is $26.25 The core working hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday. This is a non-exempt positi... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Melwood Baltimore, MD
  • This position is located in Baltimore, MD and is for a Custodial Foreman role at the US Coast Guard. The position will be from Monday-Friday 1:30pm - 10:30... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other JANITOR jobs in the Washington, DC area that may be a better fit.

  • AMC Theatres Largo, MD
  • As a Janitor, you’re a key part of making AMC a clean, safe, and welcoming space for all. Through your attention to detail and ownership of the guest envir... more
  • 22 Days Ago

  • Allied Universal Ashburn, VA
  • Join Diversified Maintenance! We're committed to delivering exceptional cleaning, landscaping, and restoration services for commercial facilities. Be part ... more
  • 23 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!