Janitor Port of Entry El Paso

About the role

Performs a variety of routine, unskilled and semi-skilled housekeeping work while maintaining the premises of office buildings, apartment houses and/or other commercial or institutional buildings in a clean and orderly condition. This position will report to the project manager and is based at El Paso, Texas. PCSI is an AbilityOne employer—as such, individuals and veterans with disabilities may be prioritized based on role. Documentation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, break rooms, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas.
• Mix water and chemicals to create solutions used for daily cleaning according to Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Clean and polish metal work, lighting fixtures, marble surfaces and trim.
• Sweep and mop floors; may occasionally operate a floor buffer and be required to strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean rugs and/or vacuum carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies. May be required to steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Move and dust furniture and equipment as needed.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, door panels, sills and woodwork.
• Empty and clean waste baskets and ashtrays.
• Transport trash, waste and recyclables to disposal areas.
• Service, clean and replenish bathroom (supplies) as needed.
• Open, close, lock and unlock facilities as needed.
• Monitor grounds and ensure parking lots and walkways are free of debris, as well as mow and trim lawns using lawn mower and hand trimmers.
• During inclement weather, may be required to remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas using snowplows, snow shovels, and spread melting chemicals.
• Document and keep record of all work completed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of prior experience working as a Janitor is preferred or any combination of education and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
• Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

Skills

• Ability to use general cleaning equipment such as a mop, broom, vacuum, duster, pail, buffer etc.
• Ability to use maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Ability to read and follow proper dilution rates for cleaning chemicals provided.
• Ability to maintain assigned equipment in satisfactory and working condition.
• Ability to read and understand the “Material Safety Data Sheets” (MSDS) for all chemicals and solutions used during working hours.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures in place to perform duties assigned.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently to complete daily tasks.
• Ability to assist and communicate with others as needed and establish effective working relationships