Didlake is hiring: Janitor in Portsmouth

***Candidate with disabilities or Rehab referrals only.***

$17.20/hr

Working location: Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The Janitor cleans and keeps in an orderly condition all assigned spaces. Duties involve a combination of the following: sweeping, mopping or scrubbing and polishing floors; removing 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 (WDR Summary 11150). All position objectives are in accordance with Didlake's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Cleans and keeps in an orderly condition working areas and washrooms of an office, or commercial or other establishment.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using brooms, mops and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Cleans rugs, carpets upholstered furniture and draperies using vacuum cleaner.
• Dusting furniture and equipment.
• Polishes metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Washes walls, ceiling and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and cleaning ashtrays.
• Transports trash, waste and other refuse to disposal area.
• Cleans restrooms' fixtures, floors, walls and replenishes 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 equipment and other activities.
• Reports to immediate supervisor any and all maintenance issues and/or damage noticed in the employee's assigned work area or equipment.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment from Supervisor.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by Didlake Policy.
• Follows safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of equipment and other activities.
• Completes and maintains all Didlake required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned or as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW).

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 six (6) months custodial experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a United States citizen
• Possess the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate credentials/ background check as required by contract.
• Ability to carry out simple but detailed oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and work as part of a team
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license required.