What are the responsibilities and job description for the CUSTODIAL WORKER (DA) 7:30 am - 4:00 pm position at Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.?
INTRODUCTION
- This position is set aside for a person with a disability. According to the Ability One government contract
- Proof of Disability is required prior to interviewing
- The core working hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
- This position is located at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, MD
- The hourly wage is $17.50 per hour
- This is a full-time position
- USA citizenship is Required
- This position requires a pre-employment criminal history background check, government security clearance, and drug testing
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices
- Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in the 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 the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks
- All other duties assigned by the Custodial Foreman
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
- USA citizenship is required
- Must have three to six months of training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions
- Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts
- Must be able to pass a required pre-employment criminal history background check and government security clearance.
Salary : $18
