Melwood

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

Melwood, Beltsville

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Description

INTRODUCTION

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This position is set aside for a person with a disability. According to the Ability One government contract
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Proof of Disability is required prior to interviewing
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The core working hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
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This position is located at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, MD
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The hourly wage is $17.50 per hour
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This is a full-time position
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USA citizenship is Required
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This position requires a pre-employment criminal history background check, government security clearance, and drug testing
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Sweep and mop hallways, stairs, and offices
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Empty wastebaskets and dispose of the trash in the prescribed manner
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Dust horizontal surfaces
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Empty and wash ashtrays
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Clean bathrooms
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Wax and buff floors with prescribed buffers
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Clean glass and windows
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Wash walls and other vertical surfaces
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Sweep and clear snow from outside steps and sidewalks
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Polish kick panels, doorknobs, and other designated fixtures
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Strip and wax floors
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Vacuum rugs
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Mix cleaning solutions
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Maintain issued equipment
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Notify the supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks
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All other duties assigned by the Custodial Foreman
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PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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The incumbent must be able to stand 80% of the work time, walk 15%, and sit 5%
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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
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Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and handle
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All of these requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low areas, high areas, benches, and corners
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Must be able to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
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Must be able to see, have depth perception, and tell colors for safety reasons and to distinguish between chemicals
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QUALIFICATIONS

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USA citizenship is required
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Must have three to six months of training or experience, or be capable of learning to perform the essential functions
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Must be able to pass security clearance for designated contracts
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Must be able to pass a required pre-employment criminal history background check and government security clearance.
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