CUSTODIAL WORKER (DA) 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Description

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)