Custodian - Part Time

Patuxent River, 8A - NJS Patuxent River, Patuxent River, Maryland, USA

Position performs special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with AHE standard procedures of the Environmental Services (Housekeeping) Department and with government objectives.

Shift: 3:00pm - 6:00pm, M-F

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, restrooms, offices, and other common areas within the building environment to established standards.
• Collects and disposes of regular trash and recycle materials.
• Replenishes hand soap, hand sanitizers, and other supplies as needed.
• Dusts mops floors with microfiber using standard operating procedure.
• Wet mops floors with disinfectant using microfiber material following standard operating procedure.
• Handles various types of cleaning chemicals in compliance with applicable regulations and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces, furniture, spot wash walls, clean and polish fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows, and sills and other items as required.
• Performs other like duties as assigned.
• Reports any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair to immediate supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Physical demands include continuous movement, including frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other use of hands; occasional light to moderate lifting up to 50 lbs. required.
• Frequent exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Varying work shifts (day and evening)

• Previous custodial experience in the government or hospitality industry preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend and follow detailed instructions in English

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