Janitor DHS Laredo

Job description

**Description**

PCSI is looking for a Janitor at the Laredo Border Patrol! A janitor Performs a variety of routine, unskilled and semi-skilled housekeeping work while maintaining the premises of office buildings, apartment houses and/or other commercial or institutional buildings in a clean and orderly condition.

This position will report to the project manager and is based at El Paso, Texas.

**Typical work hours will be Morning Shift: 6am to 2:30pm or Night Shift: 3pm to 11:30pm**

**PCSI is an AbilityOne employer—as such, individuals and veterans with disabilities may be prioritized based on role.

Documentation may be required.**

**Benefits Include:**

+ Base pay of **$17.75hr** depending upon experience.
+ Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
+ 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

**Who We Are:**

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships.

We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country.

Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few.

We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits.

Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

**What You'll Do as a janitor:**

+ Perform a variety of routine, unskilled and semi-skilled janitorial work while maintaining the assigned location(s) clean.
+ Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, break rooms, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas.
+ Mix water and chemicals to create solutions used for daily cleaning according to Safety Data Sheets.
+ Clean and polish metal work, lighting fixtures, marble surfaces and trim.
+ Sweep and mop floors; may occasionally operate a floor buffer and be required to strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
+ Clean rugs and/or vacuums carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies.

May be required to steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
+ Move and dust furniture and equipment as needed.
+ Wash walls, ceilings, windows, door panels, sills and woodwork.
+ Empty and clean waste baskets and ashtrays.
+ Transport trash, waste and recyclables to disposal areas.
+ Service, clean and replenish bathroom (supplies) as needed.
+ Open, close, lock and unlock facilities as needed.
+ Monitor grounds and ensure parking lots and walkways are free of debris, as well as mow and trim lawns using lawn mower and hand trimmers.
+ Replace light fixtures
+ Work around individuals that are currently detaines

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**

**What You'll Need to Be Successful:**

+ High school diploma or GED

+ 1 year of prior experience working as a Janitor is preferred or any combination of education and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

+ Ability to use general cleaning equipment such as a mop, broom, vacuum, duster, pail, buffer etc.
+ Ability to use maintenance equipment such as blowers, bursnishers and buffers.
+ Ability to use general cleaning equipment as outlined in procedures to ensure proper usage and safety.
+ Must be able to read and follow proper dilution rates for cleaning chemicals provided.
+ Must be able to maintain assigned equipment in satisfactory and working condition.
+ Ability to read and understand the “Safety Data Sheets” (SDS) for all chemicals and solutions used during working hours.
+ Ability to follow policies and procedures in place to perform duties assigned.
+ Ability to work as a team member and independently to complete daily tasks.
+ Ability to assist and communicate with others as needed and establish effective working relationships.

**Other Requirements:**

+ Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
+ Ability to climb, bend, squat, lift and carry objects ranging from 10-60 pounds.

Occasionally push objects up to 100 pounds; prolong walking up to 90%.
+ May be required to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors, as well as cleaning chemicals.
+ Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
+ Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.

( if assigned to drive company vehicle)
+ If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

**All Veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!**

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Required Skill Profession

Other General