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Melwood

CUSTODIAL WORKER, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Pay: $21.65/hr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 14 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$35,892 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

This is a 12-month position

CUSTODIAL WORKER

This position is located in Washington, DC The hourly wage is $21.65

Hours:

5:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday through Friday 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 Custodial Foreman, performs those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications.

KEY 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 All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least six months custodial experience Must be able to pass security clearance, background check and drug testing for designated contract location Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.