Lead Custodian - Military Veterans

Overview

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is looking for a Lead Custodian to work in Maryland. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex (senior level) floor maintenance work. Serves as the main custodial representative in the coordination and performance of special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with standard procedures of the custodial department and with client objectives.



• Coordinates with building facility managers, custodial supervisor and program manager for all after hour’s floor maintenance projects.



• Uses cleaning equipment, including automatic floor machines, commercial vacuums, carpet shampooers and carpet extractors, wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment, tools, chemicals and supplies.Wet dry vacuums and mop floors, scrub and buff floors with rotor and other machines, vacuum carpets to clean and control bacteria.



• Moves furniture as needed to perform floor maintenance.



• Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and requests repairs when needed.



• Assist with distribution of supplies to lower-level employees.



• Supervises other lower-level employee such as floor technicians and custodians and participates in the movement of equipment,supplies to and from storage areas to buildings.



• Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.



• Responsible for reporting any un-safe/hazardous situations related to any AFO work being performed at the NIH campus.



• Ability to supervise any project work that is assigned to him/her to completion and inspect other lower-level workers work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years demonstrated detailed experience in advanced level, multi-discipline floor maintenance techniques, custodial operations and procedures.



• High school diploma or GED required.



• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.



• Advanced skill in the application of custodial floor care materials and chemicals; in the operation of floor care equipment; and in the use and maintenance of all standard custodial tools and equipment.



• Ability to read, write and speak and understand English.



• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.



• Must be able to stand, walk, reach and bend for long periods of time. Ability to work shift starting 7am – 3:30am.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Housekeeping/Janitorial

Travel: None

Organization: AFO - Akima Facilities Operations

Clearance: Not Applicable

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-12236