LEAD WORKER 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

This is a full time position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

The core working hours are 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

This position is located in Washington, DC

The hourly wage is $22.86

This position may require use of your personal vehicle to transport persons served. All Melwood transportation policies must be followed. Liability insurance on your personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on the behalf of Melwood. Melwood will reimburse for mileage pursuant to the Travel policy.

This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

INTRODUCTION Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, performs those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications and assists in the monitoring of the custodial crews work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

*1. Sweeps and mops hallways, stairs and offices.

*2. Empties tenants' waste baskets and dispose the trash in prescribed manner.

*3. Dusts horizontal surfaces.

*4. Clean bathrooms.

*5. Waxes and buffs floors with prescribed buffers.

*6. Cleans glass and windows.

*7. Washes walls and other vertical surfaces.

*8. Performs snow removal if required by contract specifications.

*9. Polishes kick panels, door knobs and other designated fixtures.

*10. Strips and waxes floors.

*11. Vacuum rugs.

*12. Mixes cleaning solutions.

*13. Maintains issued equipment.

*14. Notifies supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.

*15. Supervises activities of assigned workers on a temporary basis while performing own work.

*16. Assumes responsibility of crew during the absence of the foreman.

*17. Performs all other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Lead Worker, Custodial supervises the work crew in the absence of the Custodial Foreman. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The incumbent is supervised by the Custodial Foreman.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS The incumbent must be able to stand or walk 90% of the work time; and sit 10%. 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. He/she must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach. These requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low areas, high areas, benches and corners. He/she must be able to communicate with supervisors and co workers; must good vision, with depth perception and ability to distinguish colors for safety reasons.

QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in custodial work required. Some supervisory experience preferred. Prior experience with individuals with differing abilities preferred. Must be able to pass security clearance.

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.

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