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Melwood

Janitor - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Beltsville, MD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/29/2026

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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.

$36,296 / year median in Maryland

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Janitor

8:30 am
5:00 pm Melwood United States, Maryland, Beltsville 5601 Sunnyside Avenue (Show on map) Aug 21, 2026 Description The core working hours are 8:30 am
5:00 pm, M-F This position is located in Beltsville, MD The core working hours are 8:30 am
5:00 pm, M-F The hourly wage is $20.

03 This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and 100% employer-paid health care coverage 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices.
2. Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in the prescribed manner.
3. Dust horizontal surfaces.
4. Empty and wash ashtrays.
5. Clean bathrooms. 6. 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. 11. Strip and wax floors.
12. Vacuum rugs. 13. Mix cleaning solutions. 14. Maintain issued equipment. 15. Notify the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks. 16. All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.
Essential Functions

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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 these requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs and cleaning low areas, high areas, benches, and corners. Must communicate with supervisors and co-workers; must be able to see, have depth perception, tell colors for safety reasons, and distinguish between chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have three to six months of training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions. Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts. 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. 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.