Janitor (DA) 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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 core working hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
• This position is located at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, MD
• The hourly wage is $17.84 per hour
• This is a full-time position
• USA citizenship is Required
• This position requires a pre-employment criminal history background check, government security clearance, and drug testing

KEY 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
• 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 the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks
• All other duties assigned by the 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

• USA citizenship is required
• 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
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment criminal history background check and government security clearance.