On Call Evening Janitor- NAMA-Washington, DC; part time positions

Company Overview

PORTCO, Inc is a non‑stock, non‑profit, 501(c)(3) corporation located in Suffolk, Virginia. Founded in 1991 as an Employment Service Organization, it provides transitional, supported employment and vocational services to individuals with disabilities who could not otherwise find and maintain competitive employment on their own.

Candidates with disabilities or rehab referrals preferred

Manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Employees in this job classification are under immediate supervision and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength (able to lift 25 pounds). Typical duties may include dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture, high dusting, vacuuming and simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.

• Police public areas
• Basic floor care: dust mop, sweep and wet mop floors
• Spray‑buff floors, may require some use of power equipment
• Vacuum and spot clean rugs and carpets
• Scrub and clean restroom fixtures
• Stocking restroom supplies with towels, soap and other items
• Dusting and clean walls, doors, blinds, windows
• Woodwork and other above‑floor surfaces; dust, clean and polish furniture fixtures
• Clean elevators and stairwells
• Police around outside of building; sweep and remove debris from outer areas and walkways
• Empty inside and outside trash receptacles; empty recycling containers
• All other duties as assigned within scope of work

• Timely completion and accuracy of all work
• Working closely and harmoniously with other employees
• Adherence to contract requirements, company policies, and all safety and health regulations
• Punctual attendance

• The physical demands described include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, reaching with hands and arms, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Employees may be exposed to weather conditions and moderate noise levels

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must maintain punctual attendance, adhere to contract requirements, company policies, and all safety and health regulations.

• As assigned

• Basic knowledge of modern housekeeping practices, procedures, systems, and equipment
• Basic knowledge of safety practices as related to work
• Basic knowledge of health service techniques and practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, hospital staff, and government officials
• Ability to follow directions, understand work rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism

• High diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a background check