JANITOR

• This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Proof of disability is required (Individual(s) without a disability may apply also).

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.

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Lead Worker & Custodial Foreman, performs those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Sweep and mop hallways, stairs and offices.
• 2. Empty wastebaskets and dispose the trash in prescribed manner.
• 3. Dust horizontal surfaces.
• 4. Empty and wash ashtrays.
• 5. Clean bathrooms.
• Wax and buff floors with prescribed buffers.
• 7. Clean glass and windows.
• 8. Wash walls and other vertical surfaces.
• 9. Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks.
• 10. Polish kick panels, doorknobs and other designated fixtures.
• Strip and wax floors.
• 12. Vacuum rugs.
• Mix cleaning solutions.
• Maintain issued equipment.
• Notify supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.
• Essential Functions

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.
• Must be able to provide medical proof of a disability

Physical Qualifications The incumbent must be able to stand 80% of the work time, walk 15%, and sit 5%. 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 and handle. 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.

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.