Custodian NNEES Job Burlington area,Vermont USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Custodian NNEES

Job Category:
Good Clean

Requisition Number: CUSTO
016295

Posted:
July 8, 2026

Part-Time

Burlington Federal Building | Burlington, VT, USA 11 Elmwood Ave Burlington, VT 05401, USA

Travel Required:

No

Job Details Description

The Ability One® Program is a federal initiative and the largest source of employment for people who are blind or have severe disabilities. Through a national network of more than 550 nonprofit agencies, the program provides the federal government with products and services at fair market prices.

The Ability One Program is committed to producing quality products while enhancing employees' personal independence and quality of life. Employees learn job skills that allow them to grow within their communities and build successful careers in public and private-sector jobs.

Contracts under the Ability One Program offer federal customers high-quality products available through various distributors at reasonable prices and delivered when needed. Ability One service contracts offer a stable workforce dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary:

Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms. Sweeping and mopping hard surface flooring. Vacuuming carpets. Cleaning stairwells. Disinfecting touch points and surfaces. Cleaning window glass on entry doors and office windows. Cleaning employee lunch rooms. Dusting. Emptying trash receptacles and shredding machines.

Rate of Pay: $18.50 per hour and $5.09 per hour Health and Welfare rate

Location: Burlington, Vermont

Is additional clearance required? Yes, along with the agency background check, employees must apply for clearance and badging through the Government agency Department of transportation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs routine custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.

Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies.

Empties trash receptacles and dispose of trash into compactors and/or dumpsters and bags trash for proper disposal.

Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.

Reports needs and concerns to Project Manager, including checking supply levels.

Ensures proper care in using and maintaining equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Less than high school; no previous experience required.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to read, understands, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Conditions of Employment:

Must meet program eligibility requirements
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Must pass a government background to acquire a PIV access badge.

Travel Required

No.

Qualifications SkillsPreferredLifting less than 20 lbs

Novice

Use of power scrubbers, waxers and buffers

Novice

Knowledge of Custodial/cleaning practices

Novice

Documentation

Novice

Cleaning

Some Knowledge

Ability to multitask

Some Knowledge

Communication - verbal

Intermediate

BehaviorsPreferredTeam Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

MotivationsPreferredSelf-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

EducationPreferred

High School Diploma/GED or better.

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.