Janitorial Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo , Building Community , Creating Purpose , and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.

Job Purpose:

The Janitorial Worker is a member of The Kennedy Collective Janitorial Services Operation, serving our government customers in providing a clean and sanitized work space. The Janitorial Worker independently cleans assigned areas within designated buildings using industry accepted methods, equipment and safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general building cleaning that includes bathrooms, office areas, common areas, stairwells, windows, shelving, doors, auditoriums, classrooms, kitchens, cafeterias, etc. as stated within scope of work.
• Perform cleaning functions that will include vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, buffing floors, strip and wax floors, emptying garbage and recyclables, cleaning tabletops, microwaves, refrigerators, commonly used appliances, glass/mirrors, etc.
• Perform general exterior building maintenance that may include snow shoveling, walkway sanding, outside garbage pickup and container cleanup.
• Operate industrial equipment that may include scrubber, burnisher, power washer, snow shovel/thrower, etc.
• Perform work efficiently and to all contract specifications.
• Maintain and replenish inventory of supplies and materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill contract requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• One year of experience in routine maintenance/custodial duties preferred.
• Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and locations.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays to meet contract needs.
• Work independently, utilize good judgment, and possess a strong sense of initiative.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive federal and state background check.
• May be required to pass a Dept. of Defense Federal Clearance Check, depending upon assignment.
• May be required to be in possession of a vehicle during shift to drive to other work locations, depending upon assignment.

Physical Requirements:

• Distribute and utilize equipment and work materials, which frequently include lifting, carrying, pushing, stooping.
• Move weights up to 30 lbs. on a constant basis and 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

About The Kennedy Collective

For 75 years, The Kennedy Collective has been creating opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities across Connecticut. Our team embodies our values: Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion . We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

Salary Description

$20.70/hour plus H&W benefits