Janitor

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Janitor

Location (Multiple): 
Barrow, AK 

Bettles, AK 

Delta Junction, AK 

McGrath, AK

Nome, AK 

Northway, AK 

Tanana, AK 

Cordova, AK 

Dutch Harbor, AK

Homer, AK 

Ketchikan, AK 

Palmer, AK

Saint George, AK 

Sitka, AK

Talkeetna, AK 

Division: Advancia Government Services

Hourly Rate: $18.75 +$5.09 H&W

**This position is contingent upon contract award

Position Summary:

Performs cleaning duties to maintain establishments, including residential and clinical buildings, in a clean and orderly manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Empties and cleans trash containers.
• Cleans wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers.
• Wipes down glass surfaces.
• Contributes to team efforts; exhibits professionalism with customers, fellow associates and others.
• Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned.
• May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
• Vacuums carpets, rugs and draperies.
• Shampoos carpets, rugs and upholstery.
• Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces.
• Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
• Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
• Makes up beds and changes linens as required.
• May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
• Replenish supplies and amenities as required.
• May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
• Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task.
• Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
• Realigns furniture and amenities according to prescribed layout.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
  

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least 6 months experience in custodial services.
• Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to abide by all rules and regulations related to entering and leaving the building that the cleaning is being done in.
• Must pass a pre-employment background test.
• Must pass functional capacity test.
• Must be free of communicable disease.
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• OSHA 10 Training Certificate or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• OSHA 30 Training Certificate or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication.
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations.
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments.
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs.
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes.
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings.
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  

Working Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Work is typically performed in an indoor environment.
• Typical workweek: however, it may require some long days to meet periodic upturn in business demands or meet deadlines.
  

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Duties may include standing for long periods of time with frequent reaching, sitting, walking, twisting, stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting.  Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull up to 50 lbs.
  

Advancia Government Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Advancia Government Services, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.