Custodian LaRC

Mission

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

Job Summary

Perform a variety of custodial duties at NASA Langley in an efficient and effective manner under the supervision of a crew leader, supervisor, or Project Manager. This work will be performed at the Langley Research Center.

Examples Of Essential Functions

• Perform custodial work in occupied and unoccupied buildings according to the specified contracted methods of cleaning.
• Cleaning responsibilities include:
  • removal/disposal of trash
  • cleaning of offices including dusting, vacuuming, carpet spot removal, and/or sweeping.
  • cleaning of restrooms including mopping, disinfecting, cleaning mirrors, partitions, toilets, and sinks. stock paper and soap supplies.
  • Vacuum, mop, wipe down walls in clean rooms.
• Select cleaning products, mix and measure chemicals as required.
• Properly dispose of any hazardous waste material.
• Maintain supplies and equipment under established procedures.
• Set up and break down furniture for special events.
• Ensure unoccupied areas are secured after cleaning.
• Loads and unloads custodial supplies and equipment on trucks, transports equipment and materials to other facilities.
• Report to management when any scheduled work could not be performed or completed.
• Responds to emergency calls after-hours and on weekends.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Minimum Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• Must be able to pass a background screening for access to the work areas.
• Able to pass a Motor Vehicle Background screening and have reliable transportation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior custodial work experience.
• Qualified to work under the Ability One Program.

Other Considerations

• General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in custodial work.
• Must be able to work harmoniously in a team environment with a diverse workforce.
• Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
• Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by applicable agencies.
• Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice for time-off requests.
• Work at a reasonable pace for the job duties assigned and physical ability.
• Able to follow basic instructions and respond to common inquiries with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Able to identify issues or problems, evaluate and draw valid conclusions.
• Attentive to detail for quality performance.
• This position is part of a union and subject to the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Travel

None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Government clearance required for access to work sites

Physical Requirements

Requirements will vary depending on the assigned tasks. This position does require the following: repetitive lifting, push/pull, carrying, walking, climbing ladders, squatting, kneeling, and prolonged standing. Will involve lifting/moving up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodation, when practical, can be offered to accomplish the above requirements.

Safety And Environmental Requirements

• Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes).
• Will need to use any personal protective (safety) equipment as designated properly and consistently.
• Involves exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., cleaning solutions and bio-waste hazards).
• Required inoculations and training provided by the company.
• Some tasks may be performed independently with little supervision.

Sensory Requirements

Tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.

Availability

8 - 12:30 pm

Salary

$18.38

Benefits

• Medical insurance is provided by the union.
• Company contribution provided to the 401k Discretionary Fund beginning on first day of employment.
• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan on the first of the month following their date of hire.
• Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan after one year of employment and based on the number of hours worked.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation is available after one year of employment and based on the number of hours worked.
• Paid sick days.

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EEO statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are a Drug‑Free Workplace.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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