Lead Worker

Description

This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

The core working hours are 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

This position is located in Alexandria, VA.

The hourly wage is $18.50.

This position requires that the employee must successfully complete a criminal history information background check.

INTRODUCTION:
The incumbent performs janitorial and grounds maintenance duties necessary to meet custodial contract specifications, including cleaning, weeding, and other landscaping tasks.

• * 1. Sweeps and mops hallways, stairs and offices.
• * 2. Empties tenants' waste baskets and dispose the trash in prescribed manner.
• * 3. Dusts horizontal surfaces.
• * 4. Clean bathrooms.
• * 5. Waxes and buffs floors with prescribed buffers.
• * 6. Cleans glass and windows.
• * 7. Washes walls and other vertical surfaces.
• * 8. Performs snow removal and landscaping duties if required by contract specifications.
• * 9. Polishes kick panels, doorknobs and other designated fixtures.
• * 10. Strips and waxes floors.
• * 11. Vacuum rugs.
• * 12. Mixes cleaning solutions.
• * 13. Maintains issued equipment.
• * 14. Notifies supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• * 15. Supervises activities of assigned workers on a temporary basis while performing own work.
• * 16. Assumes responsibility of crew during the absence of the foreman.
• * 17. Performs all other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman

The Lead Worker, Custodial supervises the work crew in the absence of the Custodial Foreman.

The incumbent is supervised by the Custodial Foreman.

The incumbent must be able to stand or walk 90% of the work time; and sit 10%. 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, and reach. 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 coworkers; must have good vision, with depth perception and ability to distinguish colors for safety reasons.

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in custodial work required. Some supervisory experience preferred. Prior experience with individuals with differing abilities preferred. Must be able to work independently.

Melwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free workplace. Pre‑employment background checks, including E‑Verify, are required for all employment positions. Melwood has an Affimative Action Plan in place.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.