Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm 

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of cleaning and building services in public and work space areas including executive and command areas and provide service through special requests by customer. 

 

Essential Functions:

• Comply with all Agency policies and procedures and follow contract specifications

• Work full shift as scheduled
• Respond to customer requests for help as assigned by project manager
• Receive supplies, chemicals, and equipment from shipping activity
• Organize supplies and equipment as required
• Drive company vehicles during performance of duties as required
• Deliver materials, documents, personnel, or miscellaneous items around site
• Collect, wash, and organize mops and rags by color coding after laundry operations
• Operate washer and dryer
• Distribute clean mops and rags to team for services
• Clean vehicles/vans inside and out as required
• Assist Chimes Operational Personnel with installing signs/posters & doing minor repair
• Assist Project Manager with equipment repairs, maintenance tasks, or mechanical issues 
• Perform custodian’s and floor tech’s functions when needed
• Clean all restroom fixtures and surfaces
• Keep restrooms supplied with paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, seat-cover liners ,and other required items
• Pull trash
• Police, sweep, and wet mop restroom floors
• Escort subcontractors  and track work and performance when necessary
• Oversee equipment tracking program to ensure personnel keep up with maintenance/cleaning on a consistent basis

• Communicate effectively with staff and co-workers
• Maintain good communication with customers and respond to their needs
• Observe all post security procedures and ensure other staff members also comply
• Comply with rules for the site, security and safety guidelines and Chimes District of Columbia, Inc. Rules for the Workplace and OSHA/TOSHA regulations
• Attend meetings with government, facility, and customer representatives when required
• Attend work regularly according to assigned work schedule and participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development
• Follow instructions and abide by policies and procedures

Secondary Functions:

• Clean and maintain equipment
• Perform inventory on supplies and equipment
• Keep records and provide requested reports
• Perform other related duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the site.

*Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice

 

Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in dusty spaces or adverse weather conditions
• Ability to see details on the floor, above the head, or on surfaces

 

Job Competencies Needed for Success on the Job:                      

• Ability to work with limited direct supervision
• Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks
• Ability to report problems or relate information
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to deliver reports and logs in a timely manner
• Ability to use a computer and Windows programs
• Ability to manipulate numbers
• Ability to understand technical written material
• Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements
• Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly
• Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions
• Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions
• Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required
• Ability to attend and participate in training and work related meetings
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and ethical standards in job performance
• Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner
• Ability to use judgement and tact
• Ability to meet and work with the public
• Ability to comply with all building, security, and company