Custodian, Hire Up

Job Posting Announcement

Status & FLSA: Temporary with Benefits/ Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: No Union

Salary : $15.00/hr.

Location: 100 W. 23rd Street Baltimore, MD 21218

Hire Up is a paid work experience opportunity.

• 6 months, with paid job readiness training
• Includes supportive services and job placement assistance
• Work with city agencies and nonprofit organizations

About City of Baltimore, Mayor's Office of Employment Development:

The Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED) coordinates and directs workforce development initiatives responsive to the needs of Baltimore City employees and job seekers in order to enhance and promote the local economy. Our vision is for every City resident to maximize his/her career potential and all employers have the human resources to grow and prosper – a workforce system that works.

Position Overview:

This is custodial work at the full performance level. Work involves the cleaning of buildings and surrounding grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain tiled and carpeted surfaces using extractors, scrubbers, buffers, etc. as directed

• Clean and stock lavatories according to industry and City Safety Office and Health Department standards

• Working with the Maintenance staff, make minor repairs and adjustments to operating systems in the buildings, including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, lighting, painting, etc.

• Operate a variety of tools and equipment used in custodial/maintenance work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn the materials, methods and practices used in cleaning operations.

• Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbings, waxing and polishing machines and other janitorial equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.

• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.

• Ability to work harmoniously with associates and others

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Completion of eighth grade. One-year experience in cleaning and janitorial work. Or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.

City of Baltimore, Mayor's Office of Employment Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider