Janitor Job at Didlake in Fort Belvoir

****Candidates with disabilities or Rehab referrals only****

$17.20/hr

The Janitor Floor cleans and keeps in an orderly condition factory working areas and washrooms, or premises of an office, apartment house, or commercial or other establishments. Duties involve a combination of the following: sweeping and mopping or scrubbing and polishing floors; removing chips, trash, and other refuse; dusting equipment, furniture, or fixtures; polishing metal fixtures or trimmings; providing supplies and minor maintenance services; and cleaning lavatories, showers, and restrooms.

• Cleans hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Cleans floors using brooms, mops and powered scrubbing, floor finish applicator, and floor polishing (burnishing) machines.
• Polishes metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and cleaning ashtrays.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Responsible for working with a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by Didlake Policy.
• Responsible for following safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of the equipment and other activities.
• Sets an example through dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and personal appearance.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment from Supervisor.
• May be required to train other employees on how to properly use, troubleshoot, and perform essential preventive maintenance on equipment.
• May fill in for general cleaning staff as needed.
• Completes required paperwork and/or documentation.
• Completes and maintains all Didlake required training.

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or 6 months previous custodial work experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out simple but detailed instructions.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers.
• Must possess a positive team member attitude.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees with disabilities.
• Ability to work in environments with narrow, moving, and/or slippery surfaces.