Janitor

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleans floors, bathrooms, offices, hallways, locker rooms, break rooms, shower rooms, holding cells, surfaces and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing and polishing by using specialized equipment.
• Inspects all equipment for proper operations prior to using.
• Performs high and low dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, spot cleaning, and trash removal as needed.
• Polishes metal fixtures and trimmings.
• Helps organize site supplies by replenishing supplies as needed.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Disposes of infectious waste when assigned.
• Clean vents in every office.
• Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentration as necessary for various tasks.
• Washes blinds, windows, screens, sills and walls with prescribed solutions.
• Sweep sidewalks, porches and tiled surfaces.
• Launder rags, mops, etc. from sites.
• Pick up trash, chips, and paper around buildings.
• Identifies, and reports any potential safety hazards to Supervisor.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Adheres to Operations Security (OPSEC) standard operations procedures.
• Adheres to Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).
• Adheres to the safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch(s), Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements.
• Maintain a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1.
• Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to effectively work with other team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirement.
• Comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Must be able to climb a step ladder, use floor burnisher, and communicate effectively with customers.
• Detail oriented and basic organizational skills.

Organizational Relationships

• This position performs all manner of commercial janitorial operations and directly reports to the Project Manager.

Education, Skills And Experience

• High school education or GED.
• 1-year relevant work experience within a commercial janitorial environment.
• Ability to organize effectively, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly.
• Focused with a drive to succeed.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job individuals will be standing and walking for long periods of time working in a commercial janitorial environment.

Work Environment

• The physical demands of this position require prolonged standing, walking, use of hands and fingers, reaching with arms, climbing and balancing.
• Ability to regularly lift 25-50 pounds and on occasion up to 100 pounds.
• The work environment of this position may require the employee to work in extreme temperatures: wet, hot, cold or humid conditions (indoor and outdoor); near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; areas where fumes or airborne particles are present; with or around toxic or caustic chemicals; in areas where the risk of electrical shock is present; around explosives; areas where the risk of radiation is present and work which exposes the employee to vibration.
• The visual demands of this position require: clear vision of less than 20 inches to greater than 20 feet; ability to identify and distinguish colors; peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Exposure to noise levels ranging from very quiet to very loud.

Position Classification And Expected Hours Of Work

• This is a non-exempt full/part-time position; work schedule varies and may require weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.