LEAD WORKER

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, performs the cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications and assists in monitoring the custodial crew's work.

The Lead Worker Custodial position is full-time, with the core working hours being 7:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. The position is in Beltsville, MD, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The hourly wage is $19.62. This position may require use of your personal vehicle to transport persons served.

The Lead Worker Custodial position requires that the employee must complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

• * 1. Sweeps and mops hallways, stairs, and offices.
• * 2. Empties tenants' waste baskets and dispose of the trash in a prescribed manner.
• * 3. Dust horizontal surfaces.
• * 4. Clean bathrooms.
• * 5. Waxes and buffs floors with specified buffers.
• * 6. Routinely clean glass and windows.
• * 7. Washes walls and other vertical surfaces.
• * 8. Performs snow removal 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 temporarily while performing own work.
• * 16. The candidate assumes responsibility for the crew during the absence of the foreman.
• * 17. Performs all other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman

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

The Custodial Foreman supervises the incumbent.

The incumbent must be able to stand or walk 90% of the work time and sit 10%. They must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds to clean work areas and handle supplies and equipment. They must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach. These requirements are necessary for ladders and stairs and cleaning low areas, high areas, benches, and corners.

They must be able to communicate with supervisors and co-workers, have good vision, have depth perception, and can distinguish colors for safety reasons.

A High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in custodial work are required. Floor Care Experience is Required. Some supervisory experience is preferred. Must be able to pass security clearance.

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 affirmative action plan in place.

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