General Cleaner/Custodian

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Overview

Tanaq Government Services (TGS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, technology, and other government services. TGS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a General Cleaner/Custodian to perform janitorial services at the IRS New Carrollton Facility. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning, window washing, trash removal, recycling, landscaping, and maintaining buildings or areas.

This is a fully onsite position at IRS New Carrollton Building located in Lanham, MD.

Responsibilities

• Regularly clean surfaces using cleaning products compatible with the surfaces cleaned and that comply with the established green cleaning plan.
• Perform additional regular cleaning and disinfection as requested.
• Be able to spot clean carpet with buffer machine in a safe manner as tenants are available.
• Use an extraction machine to perform duties such as recover liquid/solid substances.
• Perform detailed cleaning and disinfection whenever a COVID-19 incident occurs.
• Provide building interior and Child Care Center custodial services, including but not limited to cleaning floors, carpets, and rugs; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, shower rooms, and locker rooms; cleaning and dusting fixtures, surfaces, blinds, and walls; washing windows; collecting, removing, and transporting trash, solid waste and recyclables to designated locations; perform pest control; etc.
• Use Rubbermaid dumpster to take out trash from freight elevators/recyclables.
• Use Rubbermaid dumpster to take out trash from cubicles, as it may exceed 100 lbs.
• Retrieve dead rodents from cubicles.
• Vacuum entire stairwell from the penthouse to service level.
• Provide exterior custodial services, including but not limited to, landscaping, parking lots and grounds maintenance; snow and ice removal; etc.
• Use leaf blower in underground garage/outside facility.
• Wash windows in PL every day.
• Retrieve dead birds located in the roof.
• Able to retrieve trash from security booths at any temperature.
• Retrieve trash around entire facility such as garages, fence lines, boundary line, gates, bus stops, water fountain.
• Service lobbies and high public use areas.
• Sweep, clean, mop the elevator by metro, stairwell, escalator, walkway.
• Service complaints and perform special cleaning required by building occupants vacating specific building areas; alterations performed at the building; special conferences; cleanup work made necessary by toilet floods and similar occurrences.
• Assist in loading, unloading and distribution of office supplies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Required Experience and Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others.
• Ability to safely utilize a wide array of cleaning equipment and custodial chemicals, general cleaning chemicals, and/or supplies.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment (vacuum, backpack vacuum, cardboard bailer).
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and common-sense skills.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Abide by the Federal Drug-Free workplace policy.
• Must be able to pass background check requirements as set by clients.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required.
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.
• Must be able to work independently to complete work tasks.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to routinely climb/descend stairs.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds or more.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees, and reach above/below shoulders
• May also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, goggles, face shields, slip-resistant close-toed work shoes, and hearing protection.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects that may exceed 100 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Who We Are

Tanaq Government Services strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients' vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners.

TGS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For more information, visit Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement. TGS complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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