JANITOR

About the role

This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Proof of disability is required (individuals without a disability may also apply). The role requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, drug screening, and obtaining and maintaining a government security clearance. Under the supervision of the Lead Worker & Custodial Foreman, the employee performs cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Custodial Foreman.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of training or experience, or capability to learn to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to pass security clearance for designated contracts.
• Ability to provide medical proof of a disability.

Requirements

• Ability to stand 80% of work time, walk 15%, and sit 5%.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and handle (necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low and high areas, benches and corners).
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co‑workers.
• Visual acuity, depth perception, and color discrimination for safety and to distinguish chemicals.