Custodian; 1462 On Call
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services, Janitor, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Worker
Overview
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCADW) offers a wide range of programs across the district and five surrounding counties, including areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach. CCADW is committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce and to promoting from within.
We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a focus on building and motivating world-class, high-performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
The Custodian provides cleaning services in the assigned building under general supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Clean facility that includes offices, restrooms, kitchen/cafeteria, and building grounds and perimeter.
- Assist with cleanup of spills and standing water.
- Follow specific step-by-step cleaning directions including proper use of vacuum and wet vacuum.
- Utilize floor stripping and cleaning equipment such as floor scrubber and high-speed buffer, and burnisher.
- Clean and help maintain carpets using the required cleaning equipment and supplies, e.g., carpet extractor, shampooer.
- Notify the Supervisor of low supply inventory.
- Participate in regular training and safety exercises.
- Assist as a backup custodial worker to other contracts as needed.
- May assist with clearing sidewalks and salting during snow and inclement weather requiring a change in scheduled time of arrival.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Basic reading and writing education.
- One-year custodial experience working in a large (greater than 100,000 sf) facility.
- May require a Dept. of Homeland Security clearance.
- Statement of Disability.
- Ability to communicate and convey messages properly.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations. Skill to operate janitorial equipment.
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