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.
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Fort Meade, MD Position Summary LAUKOA is seeking a qualified Janitor to support facilities operations at Fort Meade, Maryland. This position performs routine cleaning, sanitizing, floor care, waste removal, and general custodial duties in Government-owned facilities. The selected candidate will help maintain clean, safe, and professional facilities while complying with contract requirements, applicable safety procedures, and established cleaning standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform routine janitorial and custodial services in assigned facilities and work areas. Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, hallways, common areas, breakrooms, entrances, stairways, and other assigned spaces. Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, disinfect, and spot clean floors, furniture, fixtures, walls, doors, and high-touch surfaces. Empty trash and recycling containers and replace liners as needed. Replenish restroom supplies, paper products, soap, and other consumable supplies. Perform floor care duties, including vacuuming, mopping, buffing, stripping, waxing, and carpet spot cleaning as assigned. Clean interior glass, mirrors, fixtures, dispensers, and other surfaces. Report damaged fixtures, clogged drains, unsafe conditions, supply needs, and facility deficiencies to supervision. Operate janitorial equipment, cleaning tools, and chemical products safely and in accordance with instructions. Maintain janitorial closets, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition. Respond to assigned work orders and service requests in a timely manner. Comply with all environmental, safety, security, and contract requirements. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Experience cleaning commercial, industrial, institutional, or Government facilities preferred. Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, janitorial tools, and custodial equipment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of basic janitorial and custodial cleaning practices. Ability to clean and sanitize assigned areas in accordance with established standards. Ability to safely operate vacuums, mops, buffers, floor machines, carts, and related janitorial equipment. Ability to follow safety procedures, chemical handling instructions, and cleaning schedules. Strong attention to detail and reliability. Effective verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a facilities support team. Ability to maintain professionalism while working in occupied Government facilities. Security Requirements Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning supplies, trash, equipment, and materials consistent with the duties of the position. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks for extended periods. Ability to operate janitorial equipment safely for extended periods. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying facility conditions. Ability to safely perform physically demanding custodial work. Wage Rate Between $35.00 - $45.00 per hour (included is $5.09 for Health & Welfare) This Position is Contingent Upon Award. We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more. We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
