Janitor

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Cleans floors, bathrooms, offices, hallways, locker rooms, break rooms, shower rooms, holding cells, surfaces and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing and polishing by using specialized equipment.

·         Inspect all equipment for proper operations prior to using.

·         Performs high and low dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, spot cleaning, and trash removal as needed.

·         Polish metal fixtures and trimmings.

·         Help organize site supplies by replenishing supplies as needed.

·         Empties and decontaminate trash containers.

·         Disposes of infectious waste when assigned.

·         Clean vents in every office.

·         Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentration as necessary for various tasks.

·         Washes blinds, windows, screens, sills and walls with prescribed solutions.

·         Sweep sidewalks, porches and tiled surfaces.

·         Launder rags, mops, etc. from sites.

·         Pick up trash, chips, and paper around buildings.

·         Identifies, and reports any potential safety hazards to Supervisor.

·         Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

·         Adheres to Operations Security (OPSEC) standard operations procedures.

·         Adheres to Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).

·         Adheres to the safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch(s), Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements.

·         Maintain a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1.

·         Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. 

·         Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

·         Ability to effectively work with other team members.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

·         Ability to work a flexible schedule.

·         Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirement

·         Comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.

·         Must be able to climb a step ladder, use floor burnisher, and communicate effectively with customers.

·         Detail oriented and basic organizational skills.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

This position performs all manner of commercial janitorial operations and directly reports to the Project Manager

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·         High school education or GED.

·         1-year relevant work experience within a commercial janitorial environment.

·         Ability to organize effectively, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly.

·         Focused with a drive to succeed.

·         Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job individuals will be standing and walking for long periods of time working in commercial janitorial environment.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position require prolonged standing, walking, use of hands and fingers, reaching with arms, climbing and balancing.

·         Ability to regularly lift 25-50 pounds and on occasion up to 100 pounds.

·         The work environment of this position may require the employee to work in extreme temperatures: wet, hot, cold or humid conditions (indoor and outdoor); near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; areas where fumes or airborne particles are present; with or around toxic or caustic chemicals; in areas where the risk of electrical shock is present; around explosives; areas where the risk of radiation is present and work which exposes the employee to vibration.

·         The visual demands of this position require: clear vision of less than 20 inches to greater than 20 feet; ability to identify and distinguish colors; peripheral vision and depth perception.

·         Exposure to noise levels ranging from very quiet to very loud.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a non-exempt full/part-time position; work schedule varies and may require weekends.