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.
JANITOR (DA) 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Melwood United States, Maryland, Bethesda 9500 Macarthur Boulevard (Show on map) Aug 11, 2026
Description
INTRODUCTION
This position is set aside for a person with a disability according to the Ability One government contract Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing The person hired must be able to obtain a Secret Government Security Clearance
Starting pay is $17.85 per hour
Working hours are 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday
This position is located in Bethesda, MD at Carderock
Pre-employment criminal background checks, government clearance, and drug testing are required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices
Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in the prescribed manner
Dust horizontal surfaces
Empty and wash ashtrays
Clean bathrooms
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
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 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to obtain a Secret Government Security Clearance
Must have three to six months training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions 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.
