CUSTODIAN (DA) 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Custodian (DA)

Job Category: Contract Services Requisition Number: CUSTO006929

Posted: October 31, 2025

Full-Time On-site Coast Guard Baltimore, MD 21226, USA

Description

Great opportunity for a full time janitor! This is a temp position. This is a set aside position for a person with a disability. This position requires the following:

• Documented proof of disability (a written report signed by a licensed physician, psychiatrist or qualified psychologist, reflecting the nature and extent of the disability or disabilities that cause such a person to qualify as a person with a severe disability)
• Reliable transportation
• Employee must obtain and maintain a government security clearance by passing a criminal background check and drug screening

The position is located in Baltimore, MD. The core working hours are 1:30pm - 10:30pm, Monday - Friday. The hourly wage is $19.83. This is a full time position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and 100% employer paid health care coverage.

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, performs those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sweep and mop hallways, stairs and offices.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose the trash in 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 supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

Essential functions include:

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 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.

Must have three to six months 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.